The Clue
Marathoner's ordeal (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HILL
Tags
Notes
The answer HILL is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.
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Definition
HILL as a noun:
1. a local and well-defined elevation of the land; "they loved to roam the hills of West Virginia"
2. (mound, hill) = structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones; "they built small mounds to hide behind"
3. (Hill, J. J. Hill, James Jerome Hill) = United States railroad tycoon (1838-1916)
4. (Hill, Benny Hill, Alfred Hawthorne) = risque English comedian (1925-1992)
5. (mound, hill, pitcher's mound) = (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
HILL as a verb:
1. form into a hill