The Clue
Sand trap, for one (6 letter answer)
The Answer
HAZARD
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Notes
The answer HAZARD is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
Related Clues
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Definition
HAZARD as a noun:
1. (hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk, endangerment) = a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
2. (luck, fortune, chance, hazard) = an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another; "bad luck caused his downfall"; "we ran into each other by pure chance"
3. an obstacle on a golf course
HAZARD as a verb:
1. (guess, venture, pretend, hazard) = put forward, of a guess, in spite of possible refutation; "I am guessing that the price of real estate will rise again"; "I cannot pretend to say that you are wrong"
2. (venture, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardize) = put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
3. (gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance) = take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"