The Clue
Modulate (4 letter answer)
The Answer
VARY
Tags
Notes
The answer VARY is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Change
Deviate
Differ
Differentiate
Diversify
Fluctuate
"Prices ___"
Shift
Avoid sameness
Be different
"Results may ___"
Show diversity
Results may do this
Results may do this, in commercials
Definition
VARY as a verb:
1. (change, alter, vary) = make or become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence; "her mood changes in accordance with the weather"; "The supermarket's selection of vegetables varies according to the season"
2. (deviate, vary, diverge, depart) = be at variance with; be out of line with
3. be subject to change in accordance with a variable; "Prices vary"; "His moods vary depending on the weather"
4. (vary, variegate, motley) = make something more diverse and varied; "Vary the menu"