The Clue
Slight (5 letter answer)
The Answer
TOKEN
Tags
Notes
The answer TOKEN is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.
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Definition
TOKEN as a noun:
1. (token, item) = an individual instance of a type of symbol; "the word`error' contains three tokens of `r'"
2. a metal or plastic disk that can be used (as a substitute for coins) in slot machines
3. (keepsake, souvenir, token, relic) = something of sentimental value
TOKEN as an adjective:
1. (nominal, token, tokenish) = insignificantly small; a matter of form only (`tokenish' is informal); "the fee was nominal"; "a token gesture of resistance"; "a toknenish gesture"