The Clue
Like hoopster Gilmore (4 letter answer)
The Answer
TALL
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Notes
The answer TALL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
TALL as a noun:
1. a garment size for a tall person
TALL as an adjective:
1. great in vertical dimension; high in stature; "tall people"; "tall buildings"; "tall trees"; "tall ships"
2. (grandiloquent, magniloquent, tall) = lofty in style; "he engages in so much tall talk, one never really realizes what he is saying"
3. impressively difficult; "a tall order"
4. (improbable, marvelous, marvellous, tall) = too improbable to admit of belief; "a tall story"