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The Clue
Lambaste, slangily (4 letter answer)
The Answer
ZING
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Notes
The answer ZING is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.
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Definition
ZING as a noun:
1. a brief high-pitched buzzing or humming sound; "the zing of the passing bullet"
2. (dynamism, pizzazz, pizzaz, oomph, zing) = the activeness of an energetic personality