The Clue
Parisian street (3 letter answer)
The Answer
RUE
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Notes
The answer RUE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
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Definition
RUE as a noun:
1. (rue, herb of grace, Ruta graveolens) = European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
2. leaves sometimes used for flavoring fruit or claret cup but should be used with great caution: can cause irritation like poison ivy
3. (sorrow, regret, rue, ruefulness) = sadness associated with some wrong done or some disappointment; "he drank to drown his sorrows"; "he wrote a note expressing his regret"; "to his rue, the error cost him the game"
4. (French) a street or road in France
RUE as a verb:
1. (repent, regret, rue) = feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about