The Clue
Put punch into the punch (6 letter answer)
The Answer
SPIKED
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Notes
The answer SPIKED is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
SPIKE as a verb:
1. stand in the way of
2. (transfix, impale, empale, spike) = pierce with a sharp stake or point; "impale a shrimp on a skewer"
3. secure with spikes
4. (spike, spike out) = bring forth a spike or spikes; "my hyacinths and orchids are spiking now"
5. (spike, lace, fortify) = add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!"
6. manifest a sharp increase; "the voltage spiked"
SPIKED as an adjective:
1. equipped with long sharp-pointed projections especially along the top of a wall or fence; "the fence was iron and spiked along the top"
2. having a long sharp point