The Clue
Parking lot mishap (4 letter answer)
The Answer
DENT
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Notes
The answer DENT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Definition
DENT as a noun:
1. an appreciable consequence (especially a lessening); "it made a dent in my bank account"
2. (incision, scratch, prick, slit, dent) = a depression scratched or carved into a surface
3. (dent, ding, gouge, nick) = an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
DENT as a verb:
1. (indent, dent) = make a depression into; "The bicycle dented my car"