Enter a clue or pattern or both:
The Clue
Serve (5 letter answer)
The Answer
AVAIL
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Notes
The answer AVAIL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Use
Utilize
Be of help to
Be of use
Be of use to
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Effective use
Have efficacy
Make use (of)
Meet the need
To no ___ (fruitlessly)
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To no ___ (purposelessly)
To no ___ (unsuccessfully)
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Definition
AVAIL as a noun:
1. (avail, help, service) = a means of serving; "of no avail"; "there's no help for it"
AVAIL as a verb:
1. use to one's advantage; "He availed himself of the available resources"
2. be of use to, be useful to; "It will avail them to dispose of their booty"
3. (avail, help) = take or use; "She helped herself to some of the office supplies"