The Clue
Look for (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SEEK
Tags
Notes
The answer SEEK is seen frequently, appearing about once every 170 puzzles.
Related Clues
Ask for
Dig for
Fish for
Grope for
Hide-and-___
Hunt for
Pursue
Request
Resort to
Run for
Search for
Be "it"
Be zetetic
Ferret out
Go questing
Hide partner
Hide's companion
Hide's partner
Nose out
Search after
Try to find
Try to unearth
Be "it," in a game
Participate in a child's game
Car radio button
Try to ferret out
"___ ye the Lord . . . ": Isaiah
"___, and ye shall find"
Do this and ye shall find
Definition
SEEK as a noun:
1. the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk
SEEK as a verb:
1. try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness"
2. (search, seek, look for) = try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county"
3. (try, seek, attempt, essay, assay) = make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
4. go to or towards; "a liquid seeks its own level"
5. inquire for; "seek directions from a local"