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The Clue
Short person's slip? (3 letter answer)
The Answer
IOU
Tags
Notes
The answer IOU is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Definition
IOU as a noun:
1. an informal debt instrument; representing `I owe you'