The Clue
Ocean motion (4 letter answer)
The Answer
EDDY
Tags
Notes
The answer EDDY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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Definition
EDDY as a noun:
1. (Eddy, Mary Baker Eddy, Mary Morse Baker Eddy) = founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)
2. (eddy, twist) = a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself
EDDY as a verb:
1. (eddy, purl, whirlpool, swirl, whirl) = flow in a circular current, of liquids