The Clue
Summary (7 letter answer)
The Answer
OUTLINE
Tags
Notes
The answer OUTLINE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Silhouette
Sketch
Preliminary sketch
Silhouette, essentially
Writer's starting point
Definition
OUTLINE as a noun:
1. (outline, lineation) = the line that appears to bound an object
2. (outline, synopsis, abstract, precis) = a sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory
3. (outline, schema, scheme) = a schematic or preliminary plan
OUTLINE as a verb:
1. (sketch, outline, adumbrate) = describe roughly or briefly or give the main points or summary of; "sketch the outline of the book"; "outline his ideas"
2. (draft, outline) = draw up an outline or sketch for something; "draft a speech"
3. (delineate, limn, outline) = trace the shape of