The Clue
Icarus' undoing (3 letter answer)
The Answer
SUN
Tags
Notes
The answer SUN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
SUN as a noun:
1. a typical star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system; "the sun contains 99.85% of the mass in the solar system"
2. (sunlight, sunshine, sun) = the rays of the sun; "the shingles were weathered by the sun and wind"
3. a person considered as a source of warmth or energy or glory etc
4. any star around which a planetary system evolves
5. (Sunday, Lord's Day, Dominicus, Sun) = first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
SUN as a verb:
1. (sun, sunbathe) = expose one's body to the sun
2. (sun, insolate, solarize, solarise) = expose to the rays of the sun or affect by exposure to the sun; "insolated paper may turn yellow and crumble"; "These herbs suffer when sunned"