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The Clue

Imitate Mel Torme (4 letter answer)

The Answer

SCAT

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Notes

The answer SCAT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.

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Definition

SCAT as a noun:

1. (scat, scat singing) = singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument

SCAT as a verb:

1. (scat, run, scarper, turn tail, lam, run away, hightail it, bunk, head for the hills, take to the woods, escape, fly the coop, break away) = flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"