The Clue
Near-homer (6 letter answer)
The Answer
TRIPLE
Tags
Notes
The answer TRIPLE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
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Definition
TRIPLE as a noun:
1. (triple, three-base hit, three-bagger) = a base hit at which the batter stops safely at third base
2. (trio, triad, triplet, triple) = a set of three similar things considered as a unit
3. a quantity that is three times as great as another
TRIPLE as a verb:
1. (triple, treble) = increase threefold; "Triple your income!"
2. hit a three-base hit
TRIPLE as an adjective:
1. (ternary, treble, triple, triplex) = having three units or components or elements; "a ternary operation"; "a treble row of red beads"; "overcrowding made triple sessions necessary"; "triple time has three beats per measure"; "triplex windows"
2. (treble, threefold, three-fold, triple) = three times as great or many; "a claim for treble (or triple) damages"; "a threefold increase"