The Clue
Overcharge (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GOUGE
Tags
Notes
The answer GOUGE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
GOUGE as a noun:
1. (dent, ding, gouge, nick) = an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
2. and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
3. the act of gouging
GOUGE as a verb:
1. (gouge, force out) = force with the thumb; "gouge out his eyes"
2. (extort, squeeze, rack, gouge, wring) = obtain by coercion or intimidation; "They extorted money from the executive by threatening to reveal his past to the company boss"; "They squeezed money from the owner of the business by threatening him"
3. (rout, gouge) = make a groove in