The Clue
Small spot (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SPECK
Tags
Notes
The answer SPECK is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
SPECK as a noun:
1. (speck, pinpoint) = a very small spot; "the plane was just a speck in the sky"
2. (atom, molecule, particle, corpuscle, mote, speck) = (nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
3. (touch, hint, tinge, mite, pinch, jot, speck, soupcon) = a slight but appreciable addition; "this dish could use a touch of garlic"
SPECK as a verb:
1. produce specks in or on; "speck the cloth"