The Clue
Gives up responsibility (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PUNTS
Tags
Notes
The answer PUNTS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
Related Clues
Kicks
Certain kicks
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Definition
PUNT as a noun:
1. (Irish pound, Irish punt, punt, pound) = formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
2. an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
3. (punt, punting) = (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; "the punt traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the game"
PUNT as a verb:
1. kick the ball
2. (punt, pole) = propel with a pole; "pole barges on the river"; "We went punting in Cambridge"
3. (bet on, back, gage, stake, game, punt) = place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"