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The Clue

Single out for praise (4 letter answer)

The Answer

CITE

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Notes

The answer CITE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.

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Definition

CITE as a noun:

1. (citation, cite, acknowledgment, credit, reference, mention, quotation) = a short note recognizing a source of information or of a quoted passage; "the student's essay failed to list several important citations"; "the acknowledgments are usually printed at the front of a book"; "the article includes mention of similar clinical cases"

CITE as a verb:

1. (mention, advert, bring up, cite, name, refer) = make reference to; "His name was mentioned in connection with the invention"
2. (mention, cite) = commend; "he was cited for his outstanding achievements"
3. (reference, cite) = refer to; "he referenced his colleagues' work"
4. (quote, cite) = repeat a passage from; "He quoted the Bible to her"
5. (quote, cite) = refer to for illustration or proof; "He said he could quote several instances of this behavior"
6. (adduce, abduce, cite) = advance evidence for
7. (summon, summons, cite) = call in an official matter, such as to attend court