The Clue
Pole (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PUNT
Tags
Notes
The answer PUNT is uncommon, appearing about once every 475 puzzles.
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Definition
PUNT as a noun:
1. (Irish pound, Irish punt, punt, pound) = formerly the basic unit of money in Ireland; equal to 100 pence
2. an open flat-bottomed boat used in shallow waters and propelled by a long pole
3. (punt, punting) = (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground; "the punt traveled 50 yards"; "punting is an important part of the game"
PUNT as a verb:
1. kick the ball
2. (punt, pole) = propel with a pole; "pole barges on the river"; "We went punting in Cambridge"
3. (bet on, back, gage, stake, game, punt) = place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"