Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Less (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MINUS
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Notes
The answer MINUS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Subtraction word
Part of a school grade, maybe
Definition
MINUS as a noun:
1. (subtraction, minus) = an arithmetic operation in which the difference between two numbers is calculated; "the subtraction of three from four leaves one"; "four minus three equals one"
MINUS as an adjective:
1. on the negative side or lower end of a scale; "minus 5 degrees"; "a grade of B minus"
2. (minus, negative) = involving disadvantage or harm; "minus (or negative) factors"