The Clue
Spile (5 letter answer)
The Answer
STAKE
Tags
Notes
The answer STAKE is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.
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Definition
STAKE as a noun:
1. (interest, stake) = (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something; "they have interests all over the world"; "a stake in the company's future"
2. (post, stake) = a pole or stake set up to mark something (as the start or end of a race track); "a pair of posts marked the goal"; "the corner of the lot was indicated by a stake"
3. instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning
4. (stake, stakes, bet, wager) = the money risked on a gamble
STAKE as a verb:
1. (venture, hazard, adventure, stake, jeopardize) = put at risk; "I will stake my good reputation for this"
2. (bet on, back, gage, stake, game, punt) = place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse"
3. (stake, post) = mark with a stake; "stake out the path"
4. tie or fasten to a stake; "stake your goat"
5. (impale, stake) = kill by piercing with a spear or sharp pole; "the enemies were impaled and left to die"