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The Clue

Not many (3 letter answer)

The Answer

FEW

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Notes

The answer FEW is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.

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Definition

FEW as a noun:

1. an indefinite but relatively small number; "they bought a case of beer and drank a few"
2. a small elite group; "it was designed for the discriminating few"

FEW as an adjective:

1. a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by `a'; a small but indefinite number; "a few weeks ago"; "a few more wagons than usual"; "an invalid's pleasures are few and far between"; "few roses were still blooming"; "few women have led troops in battle"