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The Clue

Identify, in a way (3 letter answer)

The Answer

PEG

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Notes

The answer PEG is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.

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Definition

PEG as a noun:

1. (peg, nog) = a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface
2. (peg, pin) = small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.
3. (pin, peg, stick) = informal terms of the leg; "fever left him weak on his sticks"
4. (peg, wooden leg, leg, pegleg) = a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg
5. regulator that can be turned to regulate the pitch of the strings of a stringed instrument
6. (peg, pin, thole, tholepin, rowlock, oarlock) = a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

PEG as a verb:

1. (nail down, nail, peg) = succeed in obtaining a position; "He nailed down a spot at Harvard"
2. pierce with a wooden pin or knock or thrust a wooden pin into
3. (peg, peg down) = fasten or secure with a wooden pin; "peg a tent"
4. stabilize (the price of a commodity or an exchange rate) by legislation or market operations; "The weak currency was pegged to the US Dollar"