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The Clue

The Fleetwoods, for example (4 letter answer)

The Answer

TRIO

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Notes

The answer TRIO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 60 puzzles.

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Definition

TRIO as a noun:

1. (three, 3, III, trio, threesome, tierce, leash, troika, triad, trine, trinity, ternary, ternion, triplet, tercet, terzetto, trey, deuce-ace) = the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
2. a musical composition for three performers
3. three performers or singers who perform together
4. (trio, triad, triplet, triple) = a set of three similar things considered as a unit
5. (trio, threesome, triad, trinity) = three people considered as a unit