The Clue
Moves smoothly (6 letter answer)
The Answer
GLIDES
Tags
Notes
The answer GLIDES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
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Definition
GLIDE as a noun:
1. (semivowel, glide) = a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant
2. (slide, glide, coast) = the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it; "his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill"; "the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope"
3. (glide, gliding, sailplaning, soaring, sailing) = the activity of flying a glider
GLIDE as a verb:
1. move smoothly and effortlessly
2. fly in or as if in a glider plane
3. cause to move or pass silently, smoothly, or imperceptibly