The Clue
Not bland (4 letter answer)
The Answer
TART
Tags
Notes
The answer TART is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Definition
TART as a noun:
1. (prostitute, cocotte, whore, harlot, bawd, tart, cyprian, fancy woman, working girl, sporting lady, lady of pleasure, woman of the street) = a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money
2. a small open pie with a fruit filling
3. a pastry cup with a filling of fruit or custard and no top crust
TART as an adjective:
1. (lemony, lemonlike, sourish, tangy, tart) = tasting sour like a lemon
2. (sharp, sharp-worded, tart) = harsh; "sharp criticism"; "a sharp-worded exchange"; "a tart remark"