The Clue
Took five (6 letter answer)
The Answer
RESTED
Tags
Notes
The answer RESTED is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Fresh
Refreshed
Slept
Concluded in court
Enjoyed a siesta
Not overworked
Observed the Sabbath
Stopped arguing
Took a break
Took a breather
Took a nap
Took ten
Back from vacation, say
Not worn out
Post-vacation, say
Ready to play again
Took 40 winks
Took life easy
Took time out
Just back from vacation, say
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Definition
REST as a verb:
1. not move; be in a resting position
2. (rest, breathe, catch one's breath, take a breather) = take a short break from one's activities in order to relax
3. give a rest to; "He rested his bad leg"; "Rest the dogs for a moment"
4. (lie, rest) = have a place in relation to something else; "The fate of Bosnia lies in the hands of the West"; "The responsibility rests with the Allies"
5. be at rest
6. (stay, remain, rest) = stay the same; remain in a certain state; "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"; "rest assured"; "stay alone"; "He remained unmoved by her tears"; "The bad weather continued for another week"
7. (rest, reside, repose) = be inherent or innate in;
8. put something in a resting position, as for support or steadying; "Rest your head on my shoulder"
9. (perch, roost, rest) = sit, as on a branch; "The birds perched high in the tree"
10. (pillow, rest) = rest on or as if on a pillow; "pillow your head"
11. be inactive, refrain from acting; "The committee is resting over the summer"
RESTED as an adjective:
1. not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing; "came back rested from her vacation"