The Clue
Not go straight (3 letter answer)
The Answer
ARC
Tags
Notes
The answer ARC is very common and appears about once every 44 puzzles.
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Definition
ARC as a noun:
1. (discharge, spark, arc, electric arc, electric discharge) = electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field
2. a continuous portion of a circle
3. (bow, arc) = something curved in shape
ARC as a verb:
1. (arch, curve, arc) = form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"