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The Clue

Grayback (3 letter answer)

The Answer

REB

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Notes

The answer REB is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.

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Definition

REB as a noun:

1. (Rebel, Reb, Johnny Reb, Johnny, greyback) = `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms