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RELAYS

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The answer RELAYS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1100 puzzles.

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Definition

RELAYS as a noun:

1. (relays, relay race) = a race between teams; each member runs or swims part of the distance

RELAY as a noun:

1. the act of passing something along from one person or group to another; "the relay was successful"
2. a crew of workers who relieve another crew
3. a fresh team to relieve weary draft animals
4. (relay, electrical relay) = electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit

RELAY as a verb:

1. pass along; "Please relay the news to the villagers"
2. control or operate by relay