The Clue
Like le mot juste (3 letter answer)
The Answer
APT
Tags
Notes
The answer APT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Apposite
Appropriate
Deft
Felicitous
Fitting
Inclined
Liable
Likely
To the point
Prone
Quick
Skillful
Suitable
Suited to
On-target
Just right
Quick to learn
Quick-witted
Unusually intelligent
Well-chosen
Well-put
Like a quick study
Not out of place
Quick to pick up
Definition
APT as an adjective:
1. (apt, liable) = at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"
2. (apt, clever) = mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
3. (apt, disposed, given, minded, tending) = (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"
4. (apposite, appropriate, apt, pertinent) = being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"