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The Clue
It's near Miss. (3 letter answer)
The Answer
ALA
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Notes
The answer ALA is very common and appears about once every 27 puzzles.
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Definition
ALA as a noun:
1. a flat wing-shaped process or winglike part of an organism; "the alae of the nose"; "the alae of a maple seed"; "the flat petals of a pea blossom are alae"
2. a wing of an insect