The Clue
Spiels (7 letter answer)
The Answer
PATTERS
Tags
Notes
The answer PATTERS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
PATTER as a noun:
1. (spiel, patter, line of gab) = plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
2. a quick succession of light rapid sounds; "the patter of mice"; "the patter of tiny feet"
PATTER as a verb:
1. (sprinkle, spit, spatter, patter, pitter-patter) = rain gently; "It has only sprinkled, but the roads are slick"
2. (patter, pitter-patter) = make light, rapid and repeated sounds; "gently pattering rain"