The Clue
It's about a foot (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SHOE
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Notes
The answer SHOE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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Definition
SHOE as a noun:
1. footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
2. (card games) a case from which playing cards are dealt one at a time
3. (horseshoe, shoe) = U-shaped plate nailed to underside of horse's hoof
4. (brake shoe, shoe, skid) = a restraint provided when the brake linings are moved hydraulically against the brake drum to retard the wheel's rotation
SHOE as a verb:
1. furnish with shoes; "the children were well shoed"