The Clue
Medium, large and extra-large (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SIZES
Tags
Notes
The answer SIZES is uncommon, appearing about once every 450 puzzles.
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Tag notations
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Definition
SIZE as a noun:
1. the physical magnitude of something (how big it is); "a wolf is about the size of a large dog"
2. the property resulting from being one of a series of graduated measurements (as of clothing); "he wears a size 13 shoe"
3. (size, sizing) = any glutinous material used to fill pores in surfaces or to stiffen fabrics; "size gives body to a fabric"
4. (size, size of it) = the actual state of affairs; "that's the size of the situation"; "she hates me, that's about the size of it"
5. a large magnitude; "he blanched when he saw the size of the bill"; "the only city of any size in that area"
SIZE as a verb:
1. cover or stiffen or glaze a porous material with size or sizing (a glutinous substance)
2. sort according to size
3. make to a size; bring to a suitable size