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The Clue

Jiffy (5 letter answer)

The Answer

TRICE

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Notes

The answer TRICE is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.

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Definition

TRICE as a noun:

1. (blink of an eye, flash, heartbeat, instant, jiffy, split second, trice, twinkling, wink, New York minute) = a very short time (as the time it takes the eye blink or the heart to beat); "if I had the chance I'd do it in a flash"

TRICE as a verb:

1. (trice, trice up) = raise with a line; "trice a window shade"
2. (trice, trice up) = hoist up or in and lash or secure with a small rope