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The Clue

Signs of boredom (5 letter answer)

The Answer

YAWNS

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Notes

The answer YAWNS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

Related Clues

Gapes
Oscitates
Acts bored
Shows signs of boredom
Is wide open, as a chasm
Reflexes said to be contagious

Definition

YAWN as a noun:

1. (yawn, yawning, oscitance, oscitancy) = an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his oscitancy"

YAWN as a verb:

1. utter a yawn, as from lack of oxygen or when one is tired; "The child yawned during the long performance"
2. (gape, yawn, yaw) = be wide open; "the deep gaping canyon"