The Clue
Timid swearword (4 letter answer)
The Answer
DARN
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Notes
The answer DARN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.
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"Shucks!"
Fix a sock
Fix, in a way
Junior's imprecation
Mend socks
Mend with thread
Mend, in a way
Mild expletive
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Network of stitches
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Put in stitches
Repair argyles
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Tend to a hole
Do some mending
Get rid of holes
Mend old socks
Definition
DARN as a noun:
1. a euphemism for `damn'
2. (damn, darn, hoot, red cent, shit, shucks, tinker's damn, tinker's dam) = something of little value; "his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks"
3. (mend, patch, darn) = sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment); "her stockings had several mends"
DARN as a verb:
1. repair by sewing; "darn socks"