The Clue
STATE motto: Part I (5 letter answer)
The Answer
UNDER
Tags
Notes
The answer UNDER is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
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Definition
UNDER as an adjective:
1. (nether, under) = located below or beneath something else; "nether garments"; "the under parts of a machine"
2. lower in rank, power, or authority; "an under secretary"
UNDER as an adverb:
1. down to defeat, death, or ruin; "their competitors went under"
2. through a range downward; "children six and under will be admitted free"
3. into unconsciousness; "this will put the patient under"
4. in or into a state of subordination or subjugation; "we must keep our disappointment under"
5. below some quantity or limit; "fifty dollars or under"
6. below the horizon; "the sun went under"
7. down below; "get under quickly!"
8. (under, below) = further down; "see under for further discussion"