The Clue
Man in a box (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BATTER
Tags
Notes
The answer BATTER is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
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Definition
BATTER as a noun:
1. (batter, hitter, slugger, batsman) = (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
2. a flour mixture thin enough to pour or drop from a spoon
BATTER as a verb:
1. (buffet, knock about, batter) = strike against forcefully; "Winds buffeted the tent"
2. (clobber, baste, batter) = strike violently and repeatedly; "She clobbered the man who tried to attack her"
3. (dinge, batter) = make a dent or impression in; "dinge a soft hat"