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The Clue
Nipped (5 letter answer)
The Answer
STOLE
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Notes
The answer STOLE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
Related Clues
Filched
Neckpiece
Pilfered
Pirated
Purloined
Scarf
Sneaked
Swiped
Wrap
Clerical scarf
Decorative scarf
Ecclesiastical vestment
Fancy wrap
Fur piece
Furrier's item
It's a wrap
Long scarf
Made hot?
Made off with
Pelt product
Ripped off
Shoulder piece
Swiped a mink?
That's a wrap!
Tippet's kin
Took off with
Walked quietly
Winter warmer
Emulated Lou Brock
Lifted, so to speak
Non-P.C. garb
Opera house attire
Roman matron's garb
Crept in on little cat feet
Item worn around the shoulders
Definition
STOLE as a noun:
1. a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
STEAL as a verb:
1. take without the owner's consent; "Someone stole my wallet on the train"; "This author stole entire paragraphs from my dissertation"
2. (steal, slip) = move stealthily; "The ship slipped away in the darkness"
3. steal a base