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The Clue

Result of pulling the plug? (4 letter answer)

The Answer

EDDY

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Notes

The answer EDDY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.

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Definition

EDDY as a noun:

1. (Eddy, Mary Baker Eddy, Mary Morse Baker Eddy) = founder of Christian Science in 1866 (1821-1910)
2. (eddy, twist) = a miniature whirlpool or whirlwind resulting when the current of a fluid doubles back on itself

EDDY as a verb:

1. (eddy, purl, whirlpool, swirl, whirl) = flow in a circular current, of liquids