The Clue
Sink (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BASIN
Tags
Notes
The answer BASIN is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.
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Definition
BASIN as a noun:
1. a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids; "she mixed the dough in a large basin"
2. (basin, basinful) = the quantity that a basin will hold; "a basinful of water"
3. a natural depression in the surface of the land often with a lake at the bottom of it; "the basin of the Great Salt Lake"
4. (river basin, basin) = the entire geographical area drained by a river and its tributaries; "flood control in the Missouri basin"
5. (washbasin, basin, washbowl, washstand, lavatory) = a bathroom sink that is permanently installed and connected to a water supply and drainpipe; where you can wash your hands and face; "he ran some water in the basin and splashed it on his face"