The Clue
Stay up nights (4 letter answer)
The Answer
STEW
Tags
Notes
The answer STEW is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.
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Definition
STEW as a noun:
1. (fret, stew, sweat, lather, swither) = agitation resulting from active worry; "don't get in a stew"; "he's in a sweat about exams"
2. food prepared by stewing especially meat or fish with vegetables
STEW as a verb:
1. (grizzle, brood, stew) = be in a huff; be silent or sullen
2. (stew, grudge) = bear a grudge; harbor ill feelings
3. cook slowly and for a long time in liquid; "Stew the vegetables in wine"