The Clue
Hatchet job? (4 letter answer)
The Answer
CHOP
Tags
Notes
The answer CHOP is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Definition
CHOP as a noun:
1. the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide); "the boat headed into the chop"
2. a small cut of meat including part of a rib
3. a jaw; "I'll hit him on the chops"
4. (chop, chop shot) = a tennis return made with a downward motion that puts backspin on the ball
5. (chop, chopper) = a grounder that bounces high in the air
CHOP as a verb:
1. (chop, chop up) = cut into pieces; "Chop wood"; "chop meat"
2. move suddenly
3. strike sharply, as in some sports
4. (chop, hack) = cut with a hacking tool
5. hit sharply