The Clue
Foam; froth (6 letter answer)
The Answer
LATHER
Tags
Notes
The answer LATHER is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
LATHER as a noun:
1. (soapsuds, suds, lather) = the froth produced by soaps or detergents
2. (fret, stew, sweat, lather, swither) = agitation resulting from active worry; "don't get in a stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams"
3. a workman who puts up laths
4. the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
LATHER as a verb:
1. cover with soap; "lather your body when you shower"
2. (flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce) = beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
3. form a lather; "The shaving cream lathered"
4. (soap, lather) = rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning