The Clue
Rough sketch (5 letter answer)
The Answer
DRAFT
Tags
Notes
The answer DRAFT is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Definition
DRAFT as a noun:
1. (draft, bill of exchange, order of payment) = a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
2. (draft, draught) = a current of air (usually coming into a room or vehicle)
3. (draft, rough drawing) = a preliminary sketch of a design or picture
4. (draft, draught, potation, tipple) = a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg; "they served beer on draft"
5. (draft, draft copy) = preliminary version of a written work
6. (draft, draught) = the depth of a vessel's keel below the surface (especially when loaded)
7. a regulator for controlling the flow of air in a fireplace
8. (draft, draught) = a dose of liquid medicine; "he took a sleeping draft"
9. (conscription, muster, draft, selective service) = compulsory military service
10. (gulp, draft, draught, swig) = a large and hurried swallow; "he finished it at a single gulp"
11. (draft, draught, drawing) = the act of moving a load by drawing or pulling
DRAFT as a verb:
1. (draft, outline) = draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"
2. (enlist, draft, muster in) = engage somebody to enter the army
3. (blueprint, draft, draught) = make a blueprint of