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The Clue

Strip (4 letter answer)

The Answer

WELT

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Notes

The answer WELT is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.

Related Clues

Ridge
Lash mark
Leather strip
Mark of punishment
Result of a blow
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Seam strengthener
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Shoe part
Shoe strengthener
Sore spot
Whip lash
Whip mark
Whipping memento
Whipping reminder
Strip of shoe leather
Possible result of an allergic reaction

Definition

WELT as a noun:

1. (wale, welt, weal, wheal) = a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
2. a raised or strengthened seam

WELT as a verb:

1. (flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce) = beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
2. put a welt on; "welt the shoes"