The Clue
It may be spared (3 letter answer)
The Answer
ROD
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Notes
The answer ROD is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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Definition
ROD as a noun:
1. (perch, rod, pole) = a linear measure of 16.5 feet
2. a long thin implement made of metal or wood
3. any rod-shaped bacterium
4. (perch, rod, pole) = a square rod of land
5. (rod, rod cell, retinal rod) = visual receptor cell sensitive to dim light
6. (gat, rod) = a gangster's pistol