The Clue
Tied securely (6 letter answer)
The Answer
LASHED
Tags
Notes
The answer LASHED is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Struck (out at)
Bound
Fastened
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Scolded severely
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Definition
LASH as a verb:
1. (flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce) = beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
2. lash or flick about sharply; "The lion lashed its tail"
3. (whip, lash) = strike as if by whipping; "The curtain whipped her face"
4. bind with a rope, chain, or cord; "lash the horse"