The Clue
Overact (3 letter answer)
The Answer
HAM
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Notes
The answer HAM is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Definition
HAM as a noun:
1. (ham, jambon, gammon) = meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
2. (Old Testament) son of Noah
3. a licensed amateur radio operator
4. (ham, ham actor) = an unskilled actor who overacts
HAM as a verb:
1. (overact, ham it up, ham, overplay) = exaggerate one's acting