The Clue
Prone (3 letter answer)
The Answer
APT
Tags
Notes
The answer APT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
Related Clues
Appropriate
Fit
Fitting
Germane
Liable
Likely
Likely (to)
Quick
Right on
Seemly
Suitable
On target
Condominium: Abbr.
Just right
Quick to learn
Quick in school
Quick on the uptake
Quick-witted
Unusually smart
Well-put
Well-related
Well-said
Like the mot juste
Not out of place
Quick to pick up
Rental-ad abbr.
It may have an E.I.K.
It may have 2 BR's
Definition
APT as an adjective:
1. (apt, liable) = at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant; "he is apt to lose"; "she is liable to forget"
2. (apt, clever) = mentally quick and resourceful; "an apt pupil"; "you are a clever man...you reason well and your wit is bold"-Bram Stoker
3. (apt, disposed, given, minded, tending) = (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward; "he is apt to ignore matters he considers unimportant"; "I am not minded to answer any questions"
4. (apposite, appropriate, apt, pertinent) = being of striking appropriateness and pertinence; "the successful copywriter is a master of apposite and evocative verbal images"; "an apt reply"