The Clue
It is sometimes proper (4 letter answer)
The Answer
NOUN
Tags
Notes
The answer NOUN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Example, for example
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Object, e.g.
Parsing word
Part of speech
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Mad Libs specification
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Sentence subject, usually
Verb's object, usually
You name it
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This may be proper
This may be a subject
Word before a verb, maybe
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Word that's an example of itself
It may be common or proper
Definition
NOUN as a noun:
1. a word that can be used to refer to a person or place or thing
2. a word that can serve as the subject or object of a verb