The Clue
Spin put on a ball (7 letter answer)
The Answer
ENGLISH
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Notes
The answer ENGLISH is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
ENGLISH as a noun:
1. (English, English language) = an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
2. (English, English people) = the people of England
3. the discipline that studies the English language and literature
4. (English, side) = (sports) the spin given to a ball by striking it on one side or releasing it with a sharp twist
ENGLISH as an adjective:
1. of or relating to or characteristic of England or its culture or people; "English history"; "the English landed aristocracy"; "English literature"
2. of or relating to the English language