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The Clue

Pound (5 letter answer)

The Answer

THROB

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Notes

The answer THROB is uncommon, appearing about once every 525 puzzles.

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Definition

THROB as a noun:

1. a deep pulsating type of pain
2. (throb, throbbing, pounding) = an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart); "he felt a throbbing in his head"

THROB as a verb:

1. pulsate or pound with abnormal force; "my head is throbbing"; "Her heart was throbbing"
2. (pulsate, throb, pulse) = expand and contract rhythmically; beat rhythmically; "The baby's heart was pulsating again after the surgeon massaged it"
3. (shudder, shiver, throb, thrill) = tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement