The Clue
___ off (start golfing) (3 letter answer)
The Answer
TEE
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Notes
The answer TEE is very common and appears about once every 35 puzzles.
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Definition
TEE as a noun:
1. (tee, teeing ground) = the starting place for each hole on a golf course; "they were waiting on the first tee"
2. (tee, football tee) = support holding a football on end and above the ground preparatory to the kickoff
3. (tee, golf tee) = a short peg put into the ground to hold a golf ball off the ground
TEE as a verb:
1. (tee, tee up) = place on a tee; "tee golf balls"
2. connect with a tee; "tee two pipes"