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The Clue

Quaver (5 letter answer)

The Answer

TRILL

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Notes

The answer TRILL is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.

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Definition

TRILL as a noun:

1. (trill, shake) = a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it
2. the articulation of a consonant (especially the consonant `r') with a rapid flutter of the tongue against the palate or uvula; "he pronounced his R's with a distinct trill"

TRILL as a verb:

1. pronounce with a trill, of the phoneme `r'; "Some speakers trill their r's"
2. (warble, trill, quaver) = sing or play with trills, alternating with the half note above or below