The Clue
Learner's ___ (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PERMIT
Tags
Notes
The answer PERMIT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
PERMIT as a noun:
1. (license, licence, permit) = a legal document giving official permission to do something
2. (license, permission, permit) = the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
3. (permit, Trachinotus falcatus) = large game fish; found in waters of the West Indies
PERMIT as a verb:
1. (permit, allow, let, countenance) = consent to, give permission; "She permitted her son to visit her estranged husband"; "I won't let the police search her basement"; "I cannot allow you to see your exam"
2. (let, allow, permit) = make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen; "This permits the water to rush in"; "This sealed door won't allow the water come into the basement"; "This will permit the rain to run off"
3. (allow, permit, tolerate) = allow the presence of or allow (an activity) without opposing or prohibiting; "We don't allow dogs here"; "Children are not permitted beyond this point"; "We cannot tolerate smoking in the hospital"