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The Clue

Match prank (7 letter answer)

The Answer

HOTFOOT

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Notes

The answer HOTFOOT is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.

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Definition

HOTFOOT as a noun:

1. a practical joke that involves inserting a match surreptitiously between the sole and upper of the victim's shoe and then lighting it

HOTFOOT as a verb:

1. (rush, hotfoot, hasten, hie, speed, race, pelt along, rush along, cannonball along, bucket along, belt along) = step on it; "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"; "The cars raced down the street"

HOTFOOT as an adverb:

1. without delay; speedily; "sent ambassadors hotfoot to the Turks"- Francis Hackett; "drove hotfoot for Boston"