The Clue
Throw lightly (4 letter answer)
The Answer
TOSS
Tags
Notes
The answer TOSS is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Definition
TOSS as a noun:
1. (flip, toss) = the act of flipping a coin
2. (pass, toss, flip) = (sports) the act of throwing the ball to another member of your team; "the pass was fumbled"
3. an abrupt movement; "a toss of his head"
TOSS as a verb:
1. (flip, toss, sky, pitch) = throw or toss with a light motion; "flip me the beachball"; "toss me newspaper"
2. (flip, toss) = lightly throw to see which side comes up; "I don't know what to do--I may as well flip a coin!"
3. (chuck, toss) = throw carelessly; "chuck the ball"
4. (convulse, thresh, thresh about, thrash, thrash about, slash, toss, jactitate) = move or stir about violently; "The feverish patient thrashed around in his bed"
5. (discard, fling, toss, toss out, toss away, chuck out, cast aside, dispose, throw out, cast out, throw away, cast away, put away) = throw or cast away; "Put away your worries"
6. agitate; "toss the salad"