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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"