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The Clue
Mortar pounder (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PESTLE
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Notes
The answer PESTLE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
PESTLE as a noun:
1. (stamp, pestle) = machine consisting of a heavy bar that moves vertically for pounding or crushing ores
2. (pestle, muller, pounder) = a heavy tool of stone or iron (usually with a flat base and a handle) that is used to grind and mix material (as grain or drugs or pigments) against a slab of stone
3. a club-shaped hand tool for grinding and mixing substances in a mortar
PESTLE as a verb:
1. grind, mash or pulverize in a mortar; "pestle the garlic"