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The Clue
Puts out of business (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SHUTS
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Notes
The answer SHUTS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Definition
SHUT as a verb:
1. (close, shut) = move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut; "Close the door"; "shut the window"
2. (close, shut) = become closed; "The windows closed with a loud bang"
3. (exclude, keep out, shut out, shut) = prevent from entering; shut out; "The trees were shutting out all sunlight"; "This policy excludes people who have a criminal record from entering the country"