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The Clue

Pitch (3 letter answer)

The Answer

TAR

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Notes

The answer TAR is very common and appears about once every 39 puzzles.

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Definition

TAR as a noun:

1. (pitch, tar) = any of various dark heavy viscid substances obtained as a residue
2. (mariner, seaman, tar, Jack-tar, Jack, old salt, seafarer, gob, sea dog) = a man who serves as a sailor

TAR as a verb:

1. coat with tar; "tar the roof"; "tar the roads"