The Clue
Not handle gently (4 letter answer)
The Answer
MASH
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Notes
The answer MASH is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
MASH as a noun:
1. a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water; used in brewing
2. mixture of ground animal feeds
MASH as a verb:
1. (squash, crush, squelch, mash, squeeze) = to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition; "crush an aluminum can"; "squeeze a lemon"
2. (chat up, flirt, dally, butterfly, coquet, coquette, romance, philander, mash) = talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions; "The guys always try to chat up the new secretaries"; "My husband never flirts with other women"
3. (grind, mash, crunch, bray, comminute) = reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; "grind the spices in a mortar"; "mash the garlic"