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The Clue

Take soundings (5 letter answer)

The Answer

PLUMB

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Notes

The answer PLUMB is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.

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Definition

PLUMB as a noun:

1. (plumb bob, plumb, plummet) = the metal bob of a plumb line

PLUMB as a verb:

1. measure the depth of something
2. weight with lead
3. examine thoroughly and in great depth
4. adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical

PLUMB as an adjective:

1. exactly vertical; "the tower of Pisa is far out of plumb"

PLUMB as an adverb:

1. (clean, plumb, plum) = completely; used as intensifiers; "clean forgot the appointment"; "I'm plumb (or plum) tuckered out"
2. conforming to the direction of a plumb line
3. (plumb, plum) = exactly; "fell plumb in the middle of the puddle"