The Clue
Marketing gimmick (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SALE
Tags
Notes
The answer SALE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
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Bourse
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Vendition
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Bargain time
Blowout, e.g.
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Emporium event
Garage activity
Kind of closeout
Mall sign
Merchandising event
Merchant's ploy
Moroccan port
Realtor's goal
Retail consummation
Shopper stopper
Shopper's delight
Stock mover
Store event
Store news
Store sign
Tent event
Unloading time?
50% off event
Garage or yard event
Half-off event
Like some merchandise
Objective of many a plug
Presidents' Day event
"Prices slashed!" event
Red-tag event
Result of a pitch, perhaps
Reward for good pitching?
Store-ad word
White or fire chaser
White or fire follower
Word with fire or rummage
Leading port of old Morocco
Definition
SALE as a noun:
1. the general activity of selling; "they tried to boost sales"; "laws limit the sale of handguns"
2. a particular instance of selling; "he has just made his first sale"; "they had to complete the sale before the banks closed"
3. the state of being purchasable; offered or exhibited for selling; "you'll find vitamin C for sale at most pharmacies"; "the new line of cars will soon be on sale"
4. (sale, cut-rate sale, sales event) = an occasion (usually brief) for buying at specially reduced prices; "they held a sale to reduce their inventory"; "I got some great bargains at their annual sale"
5. (sale, sales agreement) = an agreement (or contract) in which property is transferred from the seller (vendor) to the buyer (vendee) for a fixed price in money (paid or agreed to be paid by the buyer); "the salesman faxed the sales agreement to his home office"