The Clue
Moving away from the sides (9 letter answer)
The Answer
CENTERING
Tags
Notes
The answer CENTERING is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
CENTERING as a noun:
1. (focus, focusing, focussing, focal point, direction, centering) = the concentration of attention or energy on something; "the focus of activity shifted to molecular biology"; "he had no direction in his life"
2. (centering, snap) = (American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back; "the quarterback fumbled the snap"
CENTER as a verb:
1. (focus on, center on, revolve around, revolve about, concentrate on, center) = center upon; "Her entire attention centered on her children"; "Our day revolved around our work"
2. (concentrate, focus, center, centre, pore, rivet) = direct one's attention on something; "Please focus on your studies and not on your hobbies"
3. (center, centre) = move into the center; "That vase in the picture is not centered"