The Clue
Something to grow out of (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PHASE
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Notes
The answer PHASE is common and appears about once every 200 puzzles.
Related Clues
Aspect
Facet
Period
Side
Stage
An anagram for shape
Astronomical appearance
Developmental period
Lunar stage
One of Luna's appearances
Moon's appearance
Part of a cycle
Stage of progress
Temporary attitude
Terrible twos, for one
The terrible twos, for one
Full moon, e.g.
New moon, e.g.
Part of a lunar cycle
Terrible twos, e.g.
Thumb-sucking, e.g.
New moon or full moon, e.g.
Definition
PHASE as a noun:
1. (phase, form) = (physical chemistry) a distinct state of matter in a system; matter that is identical in chemical composition and physical state and separated from other material by the phase boundary; "the reaction occurs in the liquid phase of the system"
2. (phase, stage) = any distinct time period in a sequence of events; "we are in a transitional stage in which many former ideas must be revised or rejected"
3. (phase, phase angle) = a particular point in the time of a cycle; measured from some arbitrary zero and expressed as an angle
4. (astronomy) the particular appearance of a body's state of illumination (especially one of the recurring shapes of the part of Earth's moon that is illuminated by the sun); "the full phase of the moon"
PHASE as a verb:
1. arrange in phases or stages; "phase a withdrawal"
2. adjust so as to be in a synchronized condition; "he phased the intake with the output of the machine"