The Clue
Old poems (4 letter answer)
The Answer
LAYS
Tags
Notes
The answer LAYS is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.
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Definition
LAY as a noun:
1. (ballad, lay) = a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
2. (ballad, lay) = a narrative poem of popular origin
LAY as a verb:
1. (put, set, place, pose, position, lay) = put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"
2. (lay, put down, repose) = put in a horizontal position; "lay the books on the table"; "lay the patient carefully onto the bed"
3. prepare or position for action or operation; "lay a fire"; "lay the foundation for a new health care plan"
4. lay eggs; "This hen doesn't lay"
5. impose as a duty, burden, or punishment; "lay a responsibility on someone"