The Clue
Subway rider's aid (5 letter answer)
The Answer
STRAP
Tags
Notes
The answer STRAP is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Definition
STRAP as a noun:
1. an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
2. hanger consisting of a loop of leather suspended from the ceiling of a bus or train; passengers hold onto it
3. (strap, shoulder strap) = a band that goes over the shoulder and supports a garment or bag
4. whip consisting of a strip of leather used in flogging
STRAP as a verb:
1. tie with a strap
2. (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"
3. sharpen with a strap; "strap a razor"
4. secure (a sprained joint) with a strap