The Clue
Send packing (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BOUNCE
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Notes
The answer BOUNCE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
BOUNCE as a noun:
1. (bounce, bounciness) = the quality of a substance that is able to rebound
2. (leap, leaping, spring, saltation, bound, bounce) = a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
3. (bounce, bouncing) = rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)
BOUNCE as a verb:
1. (bounce, resile, take a hop, spring, bound, rebound, recoil, reverberate, ricochet) = spring back; spring away from an impact; "The rubber ball bounced"; "These particles do not resile but they unite after they collide"
2. hit something so that it bounces; "bounce a ball"
3. (bounce, jounce) = move up and down repeatedly
4. come back after being refused; "the check bounced"
5. leap suddenly; "He bounced to his feet"
6. refuse to accept and send back; "bounce a check"
7. eject from the premises; "The ex-boxer's job is to bounce people who want to enter this private club"