The Clue
Hide-and-___ (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SEEK
Tags
Notes
The answer SEEK is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.
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Attempt
Dig for
Hunt
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Resort to
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Go looking for
Go questing
Hide companion
Hide partner
Hide's companion
Hide's counterpart
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Nose out
Scour; hunt
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Try to find
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"___, and ye shall find"
Definition
SEEK as a noun:
1. the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
SEEK as a verb:
1. try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness"
2. (search, seek, look for) = try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county"
3. (try, seek, attempt, essay, assay) = make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
4. go to or towards; "a liquid seeks its own level"
5. inquire for; "seek directions from a local"