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The Clue
Gear teeth (4 letter answer)
The Answer
COGS
Tags
Notes
The answer COGS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
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Definition
COG as a noun:
1. a subordinate who performs an important but routine function; "he was a small cog in a large machine"
2. (cog, sprocket) = tooth on the rim of gear wheel
COG as a verb:
1. roll steel ingots
2. join pieces of wood with cogs