The Clue
Leftover (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CRUMB
Tags
Notes
The answer CRUMB is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
CRUMB as a noun:
1. a very small quantity of something; "he gave only a crumb of information about his plans"; "there were few crumbs of comfort in the report"
2. (rotter, dirty dog, rat, skunk, stinker, stinkpot, bum, puke, crumb, lowlife, scum bag, so-and-so, git) = a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible; "only a rotter would do that"; "kill the rat"; "throw the bum out"; "you cowardly little pukes!"; "the British call a contemptible person a `git'"
3. small piece of e.g. bread or cake
CRUMB as a verb:
1. coat with bread crumbs; "crumb a cutlet"
2. break into crumbs
3. remove crumbs from; "crumb the table"