The Clue
Nasal sound (5 letter answer)
The Answer
TWANG
Tags
Notes
The answer TWANG is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
TWANG as a noun:
1. a sharp vibrating sound (as of a plucked string)
2. (twang, nasal twang) = exaggerated nasality in speech (as in some regional dialects)
TWANG as a verb:
1. cause to sound with a twang; "He twanged the guitar string"
2. sound with a twang; "the bowstring was twanging"
3. twitch or throb with pain
4. pluck (strings of an instrument); "He twanged his bow"
5. pronounce with a nasal twang