The Clue
Mr. Cratchit (3 letter answer)
The Answer
BOB
Tags
Notes
The answer BOB is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Definition
BOB as a noun:
1. (British shilling, shilling, bob) = a former monetary unit in Great Britain
2. a hair style for women and children; a short haircut all around
3. (bobsled, bobsleigh, bob) = a long racing sled (for 2 or more people) with a steering mechanism
4. a hanging weight, especially a metal ball on a string
5. (bob, bobber, cork, bobfloat) = a small float usually made of cork; attached to a fishing line
6. (bobtail, bob, dock) = a short or shortened tail of certain animals
7. a short abrupt inclination (as of the head); "he gave me a short bob of acknowledgement"
BOB as a verb:
1. move up and down repeatedly; "her rucksack bobbed gently on her back"
2. (bobsled, bob) = ride a bobsled; "The boys bobbed down the hill screaming with pleasure"
3. (dock, tail, bob) = remove or shorten the tail of an animal
4. (curtsy, bob) = make a curtsy; usually done only by girls and women; as a sign of respect; "She curtsied when she shook the Queen's hand"
5. cut hair in the style of a bob; "Bernice bobs her hair these days!"