The Clue
Howl (3 letter answer)
The Answer
BAY
Tags
Notes
The answer BAY is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.
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Definition
BAY as a noun:
1. (bay, embayment) = an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
2. the sound of a hound on the scent
3. (true laurel, bay, bay laurel, bay tree, Laurus nobilis) = small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors
4. a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital; "they put him in the sick bay"
5. a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose; "he opened the bomb bay"
6. (alcove, bay) = a small recess opening off a larger room
7. a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color
BAY as a verb:
1. utter in deep prolonged tones
2. (bay, quest) = bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
BAY as an adjective:
1. (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color