The Clue
Preacher's subject (3 letter answer)
The Answer
SIN
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Notes
The answer SIN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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Definition
SIN as a noun:
1. (sin, sinfulness, wickedness) = estrangement from god
2. (sin, sinning) = an act that is regarded by theologians as a transgression of God's will
3. (sine, sin) = ratio of the opposite side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
4. (Akkadian) god of the moon; counterpart of Sumerian Nanna
5. the 21st letter of the Hebrew alphabet
6. (sin, hell) = violent and excited activity; "they began to fight like sin"
SIN as a verb:
1. (sin, transgress, trespass) = commit a sin; violate a law of God or a moral law
2. (sin, blunder, boob, goof) = commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake; "I blundered during the job interview"