The Clue
Outgrowth (6 letter answer)
The Answer
RESULT
Tags
Notes
The answer RESULT is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Consequence
Denouement
Ensue
Outcome
Product
Spring (from)
Upshot
End product
Definition
RESULT as a noun:
1. (consequence, effect, outcome, result, event, issue, upshot) = a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon; "the magnetic effect was greater when the rod was lengthwise"; "his decision had depressing consequences for business"; "he acted very wise after the event"
2. (solution, answer, result, resolution, solvent) = a statement that solves a problem or explains how to solve the problem; "they were trying to find a peaceful solution"; "the answers were in the back of the book"; "he computed the result to four decimal places"
3. (result, resultant, final result, outcome, termination) = something that results; "he listened for the results on the radio"
4. (resultant role, result) = the semantic role of the noun phrase whose referent exists only by virtue of the activity denoted by the verb in the clause
RESULT as a verb:
1. (result, ensue) = issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end; "result in tragedy"
2. (leave, result, lead) = have as a result or residue; "The water left a mark on the silk dress"; "Her blood left a stain on the napkin"