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The Clue

Hissing (8 letter answer)

The Answer

SIBILANT

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Notes

The answer SIBILANT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Definition

SIBILANT as a noun:

1. (sibilant, sibilant consonant) = a consonant characterized by a hissing sound (like s or sh)

SIBILANT as an adjective:

1. (fricative, continuant, sibilant, spirant, strident) = of speech sounds produced by forcing air through a constricted passage (as `f', `s', `z', or `th' in both `thin' and `then')