The Clue
Jazz phrase (4 letter answer)
The Answer
RIFF
Tags
Notes
The answer RIFF is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.
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Definition
RIFF as a noun:
1. (Riff, Riffian) = a Berber living in northern Morocco
2. a jazz ostinato; usually provides a background for a solo improvisation
RIFF as a verb:
1. (flick, flip, thumb, riffle, leaf, riff) = look through a book or other written material; "He thumbed through the report"; "She leafed through the volume"
2. play riffs