The Clue
Jettisons (5 letter answer)
The Answer
DUMPS
Tags
Notes
The answer DUMPS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
DUMPS as a noun:
1. (dumps, mopes) = an informal expression for a mildly depressed state; "in the dumps"; "have the mopes"
DUMP as a noun:
1. (shit, dump) = a coarse term for defecation; "he took a shit"
2. (dump, garbage dump, trash dump, rubbish dump, wasteyard, waste-yard, dumpsite) = a piece of land where waste materials are dumped
3. (computer science) a copy of the contents of a computer storage device; sometimes used in debugging programs
4. a place where supplies can be stored; "an ammunition dump"
DUMP as a verb:
1. throw away as refuse; "No dumping in these woods!"
2. (dump, ditch) = sever all ties with, usually unceremoniously or irresponsibly; "The company dumped him after many years of service"; "She dumped her boyfriend when she fell in love with a rich man"
3. (dump, underprice) = sell at artificially low prices
4. drop (stuff) in a heap or mass; "The truck dumped the garbage in the street"
5. (plunge, dump) = fall abruptly; "It plunged to the bottom of the well"
6. (deck, coldcock, dump, knock down, floor) = knock down with force; "He decked his opponent"