The Clue
[Gotcha!] (3 letter answer)
The Answer
ZAP
Tags
Notes
The answer ZAP is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Definition
ZAP as a noun:
1. a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact; "they gave it another zap of radiation"
ZAP as a verb:
1. strike suddenly and with force; "This show zaps the viewers with some shocking scenes"
2. (zap, vaporize) = kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting; "in this computer game, space travellers are vaporized by aliens"
3. (nuke, atomize, atomise, zap) = strike at with firepower or bombs; "zap the enemy"
4. (microwave, micro-cook, zap, nuke) = cook or heat in a microwave oven; "You can microwave the leftovers"