The Clue
Sherwood friar (4 letter answer)
The Answer
TUCK
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Notes
The answer TUCK is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
TUCK as a noun:
1. eatables (especially sweets)
2. (sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest
3. a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place
4. (rapier, tuck) = a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges
TUCK as a verb:
1. (tuck, insert) = fit snugly into; "insert your ticket into the slot"; "tuck your shirttail in"
2. make a tuck or several folds in; "tuck the fabric"; "tuck in the sheet"
3. (gather, pucker, tuck) = draw fabric together and sew it tightly