The Clue
Sports column? (4 letter answer)
The Answer
WINS
Tags
Notes
The answer WINS is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.
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Definition
WIN as a noun:
1. a victory (as in a race or other competition); "he was happy to get the win"
2. (winnings, win, profits) = something won (especially money)
WIN as a verb:
1. be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious; "He won the Gold Medal in skating"; "Our home team won"; "Win the game"
2. (acquire, win, gain) = win something through one's efforts; "I acquired a passing knowledge of Chinese"; "Gain an understanding of international finance"
3. (gain, advance, win, pull ahead, make headway, get ahead, gain ground) = obtain advantages, such as points, etc.; "The home team was gaining ground"; "After defeating the Knicks, the Blazers pulled ahead of the Lakers in the battle for the number-one playoff berth in the Western Conference"
4. (succeed, win, come through, bring home the bacon, deliver the goods) = attain success or reach a desired goal; "The enterprise succeeded"; "We succeeded in getting tickets to the show"; "she struggled to overcome her handicap and won"