The Clue
Kind of second (4 letter answer)
The Answer
LEAP
Tags
Notes
The answer LEAP is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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Definition
LEAP as a noun:
1. (leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bound, bounce) = a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
2. (leap, jump, saltation) = an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
3. (jump, leap) = a sudden and decisive increase; "a jump in attendance"
4. the distance leaped (or to be leaped); "a leap of 10 feet"
LEAP as a verb:
1. (jump, leap, bound, spring) = move forward by leaps and bounds; "The horse bounded across the meadow"; "The child leapt across the puddle"; "Can you jump over the fence?"
2. (leap, jump) = pass abruptly from one state or topic to another; "leap into fame"; "jump to a conclusion"; "jump from one thing to another"
3. (jump, leap, jump off) = jump down from an elevated point; "the parachutist didn't want to jump"; "every year, hundreds of people jump off the Golden Gate bridge"; "the widow leapt into the funeral pyre"
4. (jump, leap) = cause to jump or leap; "the trainer jumped the tiger through the hoop"