The Clue
Take aback (4 letter answer)
The Answer
STUN
Tags
Notes
The answer STUN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Definition
STUN as a verb:
1. (stun, stupefy) = make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow; "stun fish"
2. (shock, stun, floor, ball over, blow out of the water, take aback) = surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off; "I was floored when I heard that I was promoted"
3. (sandbag, stun) = hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag
4. (stun, bedaze, daze) = overcome as with astonishment or disbelief; "The news stunned her"