The Clue
Make nonsensical notes? (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SCAT
Tags
Notes
The answer SCAT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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Definition
SCAT as a noun:
1. (scat, scat singing) = singing jazz; the singer substitutes nonsense syllables for the words of the song and tries to sound like a musical instrument
SCAT as a verb:
1. (scat, run, scarper, turn tail, lam, run away, hightail it, bunk, head for the hills, take to the woods, escape, fly the coop, break away) = flee; take to one's heels; cut and run; "If you see this man, run!"; "The burglars escaped before the police showed up"