The Clue
Reason for a merchandise return (6 letter answer)
The Answer
DEFECT
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Notes
The answer DEFECT is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
Blemish
Flaw
Imperfection
Cause for a recall
Recall reason
Definition
DEFECT as a noun:
1. an imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs"
2. (defect, shortcoming) = a failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
3. (defect, fault, flaw) = an imperfection in a device or machine; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"
4. (blemish, defect, mar) = a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish"
DEFECT as a verb:
1. (defect, desert) = desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army; "If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot"