The Clue
Get (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GRASP
Tags
Notes
The answer GRASP is common and appears about once every 250 puzzles.
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Definition
GRASP as a noun:
1. (appreciation, grasp, hold) = understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something; "he has a good grasp of accounting practices"
2. (compass, range, reach, grasp) = the limit of capability; "within the compass of education"
3. (grip, grasp) = a firm controlling influence; "they kept a firm grip on the two top priorities"; "he was in the grip of a powerful emotion"; "a terrible power had her in its grasp"
4. (clasp, clench, clutch, clutches, grasp, grip, hold) = the act of grasping; "he released his clasp on my arm"; "he has a strong grip for an old man"; "she kept a firm hold on the railing"
GRASP as a verb:
1. (grasp, hold on) = hold firmly
2. (grok, get the picture, comprehend, savvy, dig, grasp, compass, apprehend) = get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"