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The Clue

Roast rod (4 letter answer)

The Answer

SPIT

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Notes

The answer SPIT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.

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Definition

SPIT as a noun:

1. (spit, tongue) = a narrow strip of land that juts out into the sea
2. (saliva, spit, spittle) = a clear liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth; moistens the mouth and starts the digestion of starches
3. a skewer for holding meat over a fire
4. (spit, spitting, expectoration) = the act of spitting (forcefully expelling saliva)

SPIT as a verb:

1. (spit, ptyalize, ptyalise, spew, spue) = expel or eject (saliva or phlegm or sputum) from the mouth; "The father of the victim spat at the alleged murderer"
2. (spit, spit out) = utter with anger or contempt
3. (sprinkle, spit, spatter, patter, pitter-patter) = rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
4. (skewer, spit) = drive a skewer through; "skewer the meat for the BBQ"