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The Clue

Malacca (4 letter answer)

The Answer

CANE

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Notes

The answer CANE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.

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Definition

CANE as a noun:

1. a stick that people can lean on to help them walk
2. a strong slender often flexible stem as of bamboos, reeds, rattans, or sugar cane
3. a stiff switch used to hit students as punishment

CANE as a verb:

1. (cane, flog, lambaste, lambast) = beat with a cane