The Clue
Hissing sound (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SWISH
Tags
Notes
The answer SWISH is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Definition
SWISH as a noun:
1. a brushing or rustling sound
SWISH as a verb:
1. (lap, swish, swosh, swoosh) = move with or cause to move with a whistling or hissing sound; "The bubbles swoshed around in the glass"; "The curtain swooshed open"
SWISH as an adjective:
1. (classy, posh, swish) = elegant and fashionable; "classy clothes"; "a classy dame"; "a posh restaurant"; "a swish pastry shop on the Rue du Bac"- Julia Child