The Clue
Map out (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PLAN
Tags
Notes
The answer PLAN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
Related Clues
___ B
Blueprint
Contrive
Design
Devise
Diagram
Draft
Layout
Map
Marshall ___
Marshall, for one
Outline
Schematic
Scheme
Strategy
Blueprint, e.g.
Caballer's need
Eschew spontaneity
Marshal or Townsend
Think ahead
Townsend or Marshall
Game or ground follower
Look ahead with care
Definition
PLAN as a noun:
1. (plan, program, programme) = a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"
2. (design, plan) = an arrangement scheme; "the awkward design of the keyboard made operation difficult"; "it was an excellent design for living"; "a plan for seating guests"
3. (plan, architectural plan) = scale drawing of a structure; "the plans for City Hall were on file"
PLAN as a verb:
1. (plan, be after) = have the will and intention to carry out some action; "He plans to be in graduate school next year"; "The rebels had planned turmoil and confusion"
2. make plans for something; "He is planning a trip with his family"
3. (plan, project, contrive, design) = make or work out a plan for; devise; "They contrived to murder their boss"; "design a new sales strategy"; "plan an attack"
4. (design, plan) = make a design of; plan out in systematic, often graphic form; "design a better mousetrap"; "plan the new wing of the museum"