The Clue
Scatter (9 letter answer)
The Answer
DISSIPATE
Tags
Notes
The answer DISSIPATE is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Squander
Go away
Definition
DISSIPATE as a verb:
1. (disperse, dissipate, dispel, break up, scatter) = to cause to separate and go in different directions; "She waved her hand and scattered the crowds"
2. (disperse, dissipate, scatter, spread out) = move away from each other; "The crowds dispersed"; "The children scattered in all directions when the teacher approached";
3. (fritter, frivol away, dissipate, shoot, fritter away, fool, fool away) = spend frivolously and unwisely; "Fritter away one's inheritance"
4. live a life or pleasure, especially with respect to alcoholic consumption