The Clue
They're bought by the dozen (4 letter answer)
The Answer
EGGS
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Notes
The answer EGGS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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Definition
EGGS as a noun:
1. (egg, eggs) = oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
EGG as a noun:
1. animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
2. (egg, eggs) = oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
3. (testis, testicle, orchis, ball, ballock, bollock, nut, egg) = one of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens; "she kicked him in the balls and got away"
EGG as a verb:
1. throw eggs at
2. coat with beaten egg; "egg a schnitzel"