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The Clue

Grimalkin (3 letter answer)

The Answer

HAG

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Notes

The answer HAG is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.

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Definition

HAG as a noun:

1. (hag, beldam, beldame, witch, crone) = an ugly evil-looking old woman
2. (hagfish, hag, slime eels) = eellike cyclostome having a tongue with horny teeth in a round mouth surrounded by eight tentacles; feeds on dead or trapped fishes by boring into their bodies