The Clue
Interrogates (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ASKS
Tags
Notes
The answer ASKS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
Related Clues
Demands
Desires
Entreats
Grills
Implores
Inquires
Invites
Is nosy
Poses
Probes
Proposes
Queries
Questions
Quizzes
Requires
Solicits
Calls upon
Emulates a reporter
Inquires (about)
Puts it to
Quotes, as a price
Seeks info
Seeks leave
Sets a price of
Shows curiosity
Tests, in a way
Wants to know
Does something appealing?
Has an inquiring mind
___ for it (invites trouble)
Tries to take (out)
Definition
ASK as a verb:
1. (ask, inquire, enquire) = inquire about; "I asked about their special today"; "He had to ask directions several times"
2. make a request or demand for something to somebody; "She asked him for a loan"
3. direct or put; seek an answer to; "ask a question"
4. (ask, require, expect) = consider obligatory; request and expect; "We require our secretary to be on time"; "Aren't we asking too much of these children?"; "I expect my students to arrive in time for their lessons"
5. require or ask for as a price or condition; "He is asking $200 for the table"; "The kidnappers are asking a million dollars in return for the release of their hostage"
6. address a question to and expect an answer from; "Ask your teacher about trigonometry"; "The children asked me about their dead grandmother"
7. (necessitate, ask, postulate, need, require, take, involve, call for, demand) = require as useful, just, or proper; "It takes nerve to do what she did"; "success usually requires hard work"; "This job asks a lot of patience and skill"; "This position demands a lot of personal sacrifice"; "This dinner calls for a spectacular dessert"; "This intervention does not postulate a patient's consent"