The Clue
Not marbled, say (4 letter answer)
The Answer
LEAN
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Notes
The answer LEAN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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Definition
LEAN as a noun:
1. (tilt, list, inclination, lean, leaning) = the property possessed by a line or surface that departs from the vertical; "the tower had a pronounced tilt"; "the ship developed a list to starboard"; "he walked with a heavy inclination to the right"
LEAN as a verb:
1. (lean, tilt, tip, slant, angle) = to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister"
2. cause to lean or incline; "He leaned his rifle against the wall"
3. (tend, be given, lean, incline, run) = have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined; "She tends to be nervous before her lectures"; "These dresses run small"; "He inclined to corpulence"
4. rely on for support; "We can lean on this man"
5. (list, lean) = cause to lean to the side; "Erosion listed the old tree"
LEAN as an adjective:
1. (thin, lean) = lacking excess flesh; "you can't be too rich or too thin"; "Yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look"-Shakespeare
2. lacking in mineral content or combustible material; "lean ore"; "lean fuel"
3. (lean, skimpy) = containing little excess; "a lean budget"; "a skimpy allowance"
4. not profitable or prosperous; "a lean year"