The Clue
Life; vitality (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BREATH
Tags
Notes
The answer BREATH is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Definition
BREATH as a noun:
1. the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing; "he took a deep breath and dived into the pool"; "he was fighting to his last breath"
2. the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration; "his sour breath offended her"
3. (breath, breather, breathing place, breathing space, breathing spell, breathing time) = a short respite
4. (hint, intimation, breath) = an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"
5. a slight movement of the air; "there wasn't a breath of air in the room"