The Clue
It's the word (3 letter answer)
The Answer
MUM
Tags
Notes
The answer MUM is common and appears about once every 350 puzzles.
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Definition
MUM as a noun:
1. (florist's chrysanthemum, florists' chrysanthemum, mum, Dendranthema grandifloruom, Chrysanthemum morifolium) = of China
2. (ma, mama, mamma, mom, momma, mommy, mammy, mum, mummy) = informal terms for a mother
3. secrecy; "mum's the word"
MUM as an adjective:
1. (mum, silent) = failing to speak or communicate etc when expected to; "the witness remained silent"