The Clue
Topper (3 letter answer)
The Answer
CAP
Tags
Notes
The answer CAP is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Definition
CAP as a noun:
1. a tight-fitting headdress
2. a top (as for a bottle)
3. (detonator, detonating device, cap) = a mechanical or electrical explosive device or a small amount of explosive; can be used to initiate the reaction of a disrupting explosive
4. something serving as a cover or protection
5. (cap, pileus) = a fruiting structure resembling an umbrella that forms the top of a stalked fleshy fungus such as a mushroom
6. (ceiling, cap) = an upper limit on what is allowed; "they established a cap for prices"
7. (crownwork, cap) = dental appliance consisting of an artificial crown for a tooth
8. (capital, chapiter, cap) = the upper part of a column that supports the entablature
CAP as a verb:
1. (cap, crest) = lie at the top of; "Snow capped the mountains"
2. restrict the number or amount of; "We had to cap the number of people we can accept into our club"