The Clue
On the ___ (out of order) (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BLINK
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Notes
The answer BLINK is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Flicker
Nictitate
Trice
Flip one's lid?
Go on and off, as a light
Lose in a confrontation, maybe
Lose one's nerve
Lose a staring contest
Go on and off, as a traffic light
Definition
BLINK as a noun:
1. (blink, eye blink, blinking, wink, winking, nictitation, nictation) = a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
BLINK as a verb:
1. (blink, wink, nictitate, nictate) = briefly shut the eyes; "The TV announcer never seems to blink"
2. (wink, blink, blink away) = force to go away by blinking; "blink away tears"
3. (flash, blink, wink, twinkle, winkle) = gleam or glow intermittently; "The lights were flashing"