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The Clue
Thrash or thresh (5 letter answer)
The Answer
FLAIL
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Notes
The answer FLAIL is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Definition
FLAIL as a noun:
1. an implement consisting of handle with a free swinging stick at the end; used in manual threshing
FLAIL as a verb:
1. (thrash, thresh, lam, flail) = give a thrashing to; beat hard
2. (flail, thresh) = move like a flail; thresh about; "Her arms were flailing"