The Clue
Raymond and Aaron (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BURRS
Tags
Notes
The answer BURRS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Nuts
Aaron and Raymond
Certain chisels
Scots' accents
Trilling sounds
Ragged edges, in metalworking
Rough metal edges
Definition
BURR as a noun:
1. (bur, burr) = seed vessel having hooks or prickles
2. rough projection left on a workpiece after drilling or cutting
3. (Burr, Aaron Burr) = United States politician who served as vice president under Jefferson; he mortally wounded his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel and fled south (1756-1836)
4. rotary file for smoothing rough edges left on a workpiece
5. (bur, burr) = small bit used in dentistry or surgery
BURR as a verb:
1. (bur, burr) = remove the burrs from