The Clue
Tally mark (5 letter answer)
The Answer
NOTCH
Tags
Notes
The answer NOTCH is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
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Definition
NOTCH as a noun:
1. a V-shaped indentation; "mandibular notch"
2. (pass, mountain pass, notch) = the location in a range of mountains of a geological formation that is lower than the surrounding peaks; "we got through the pass before it started to snow"
3. a V-shaped or U-shaped indentation carved or scratched into a surface; "there were four notches in the handle of his revolver"
4. (notch, nick, snick) = a small cut
NOTCH as a verb:
1. cut or make a notch into; "notch the rope"
2. notch a surface to record something