The Clue
Romaine (3 letter answer)
The Answer
COS
Tags
Notes
The answer COS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
COS as a noun:
1. (cosine, cos) = ratio of the adjacent side to the hypotenuse of a right-angled triangle
2. (cos, cos lettuce, romaine, romaine lettuce) = lettuce with long dark-green leaves in a loosely packed elongated head
CO as a noun:
1. (carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide gas, CO) = an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
2. (cobalt, Co, atomic number 27) = a hard ferromagnetic silver-white bivalent or trivalent metallic element; a trace element in plant and animal nutrition
3. (conscientious objector, CO) = one who refuses to serve in the armed forces on grounds of conscience
4. (Colorado, Centennial State, CO) = a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains