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The Clue
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The Answer
YAWNS
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Notes
The answer YAWNS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Gapes
Oscitates
Acts bored
Signs of boredom
Shows signs of boredom
Is wide open, as a chasm
Definition
YAWN as a noun:
1. (yawn, yawning, oscitance, oscitancy) = an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his oscitancy"
YAWN as a verb:
1. utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired; "The child yawned during the long performance"
2. (gape, yawn, yaw) = be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon"