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The Clue
Short moments (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SECS
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Notes
The answer SECS is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
SEC as a noun:
1. (second, sec, s) = 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
2. (secant, sec) = ratio of the hypotenuse to the adjacent side of a right-angled triangle
3. (Securities and Exchange Commission, SEC) = an independent federal agency that oversees the exchange of securities to protect investors