The Clue
Handy digit (5 letter answer)
The Answer
THUMB
Tags
Notes
The answer THUMB is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Definition
THUMB as a noun:
1. (thumb, pollex) = the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
2. the part of a glove that provides a covering for the thumb
3. (ovolo, thumb, quarter round) = a convex molding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or of an ellipse
THUMB as a verb:
1. (hitchhike, hitch, thumb) = travel by getting free rides from motorists
2. (flick, flip, thumb, riffle, leaf, riff) = look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"
3. (finger, thumb) = feel or handle with the fingers; "finger the binding of the book"