The Clue
Search, in a way (5 letter answer)
The Answer
DOWSE
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Notes
The answer DOWSE is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.
Related Clues
Divine
Waterwitch
Divine for water
Divine water
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Be a water witch
Hunt for water, say
Search for water, in a way
Seek water, in a way
Seek a well site
Try to find water
Use a divining rod
Use a forked branch
What rhabdomantists do
Wield a divining rod
Walk about with a divining rod
Definition
DOWSE as a noun:
1. (dowse, dowsing, rhabdomancy) = searching for underground water or minerals by using a dowsing rod
DOWSE as a verb:
1. (douse, dowse) = wet thoroughly
2. use a divining rod in search of underground water or metal
3. (douse, dowse) = slacken; "douse a rope"
4. (drench, douse, dowse, soak, sop, souse) = cover with liquid; pour liquid onto; "souse water on his hot face"