The Clue
Straits (7 letter answer)
The Answer
NARROWS
Tags
Notes
The answer NARROWS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
NARROW as a noun:
1. a narrow strait connecting two bodies of water
NARROW as a verb:
1. (narrow, contract) = make or become more narrow or restricted; "The selection was narrowed"; "The road narrowed"
2. (pin down, peg down, nail down, narrow down, narrow, specify) = define clearly; "I cannot narrow down the rules for this game"
3. (specialize, specialise, narrow, narrow down) = become more special; "We specialize in dried flowers"
4. (constrict, constringe, narrow) = become tight or as if tight; "Her throat constricted"