The Clue
Group up to no good (4 letter answer)
The Answer
GANG
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Notes
The answer GANG is common and appears about once every 250 puzzles.
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Definition
GANG as a noun:
1. (gang, pack, ring, mob) = an association of criminals; "police tried to break up the gang"; "a pack of thieves"
2. (crowd, crew, gang, bunch) = an informal body of friends; "he still hangs out with the same crowd"
3. (gang, crew, work party) = an organized group of workmen
4. tool consisting of a combination of implements arranged to work together
GANG as a verb:
1. (gang, gang up) = act as an organized group