The Clue
Predominant (4 letter answer)
The Answer
MAIN
Tags
Notes
The answer MAIN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.
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Definition
MAIN as a noun:
1. (main, briny) = any very large body of (salt) water
2. a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
MAIN as an adjective:
1. (chief, main, primary, principal) = most important element; "the chief aim of living"; "the main doors were of solid glass"; "the principal rivers of America"; "the principal example"; "policemen were primary targets"
2. (independent, main) = (of a clause) capable of standing syntactically alone as a complete sentence; "the main (or independent) clause in a complex sentence has at least a subject and a verb"
3. of force; of the greatest possible intensity; "by main strength"