The Clue
Pioneer's purchase (3 letter answer)
The Answer
AXE
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Notes
The answer AXE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
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Definition
AXE as a noun:
1. (ax, axe) = an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
AXE as a verb:
1. (axe, ax) = chop or split with an ax; "axe wood"
2. (ax, axe) = terminate; "The NSF axed the research program and stopped funding it"