The Clue
Piped up (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SPOKE
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Notes
The answer SPOKE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
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Definition
SPOKE as a noun:
1. (spoke, wheel spoke, radius) = support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
2. (rundle, spoke, rung) = one of the crosspieces that form the steps of a ladder
SPEAK as a verb:
1. (talk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbalise) = express in speech; "She talks a lot of nonsense"; "This depressed patient does not verbalize"
2. (talk, speak) = exchange thoughts; talk with; "We often talk business"; "Actions talk louder than words"
3. (speak, talk) = use language; "the baby talks already"; "the prisoner won't speak"; "they speak a strange dialect"
4. (address, speak) = give a speech to; "The chairman addressed the board of trustees"
5. make a characteristic or natural sound; "The drums spoke"