The Clue
Paltered (4 letter answer)
The Answer
LIED
Tags
Notes
The answer LIED is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Played fast and loose with the facts
Stretched the truth, so to speak
Definition
LIED as a noun:
1. a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
LIE as a verb:
1. be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
2. be lying, be prostrate; be in a horizontal position; "The sick man lay in bed all day"; "the books are lying on the shelf"
3. (dwell, consist, lie, belong, lie in) = originate (in); "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country"
4. be and remain in a particular state or condition; "lie dormant"
5. tell an untruth; pretend with intent to deceive; "Don't lie to your parents"; "She lied when she told me she was only 29"
6. (lie, rest) = have a place in relation to something else; "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"; "The responsibility rests with the Allies"
7. (lie down, lie) = assume a reclining position; "lie down on the bed until you feel better"