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The Clue
Predecessor of barrel or pie (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PORK
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Notes
The answer PORK is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Definition
PORK as a noun:
1. (pork, porc) = meat from a domestic hog or pig
2. (pork barrel, pork) = a legislative appropriation designed to ingratiate legislators with their constituents