The Clue
Tough (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HOOD
Tags
Notes
The answer HOOD is common and appears about once every 275 puzzles.
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Definition
HOOD as a noun:
1. (hood, hoodlum, goon, punk, thug, tough, toughie, strong-armer) = an aggressive and violent young criminal
2. (hood, exhaust hood) = metal covering leading to a vent that exhausts smoke or fumes
3. the folding roof of a carriage
4. a headdress that protects the head and face
5. (hood, bonnet, cowl, cowling) = protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine; "there are powerful engines under the hoods of new cars"; "the mechanic removed the cowling in order to repair the plane's engine"
HOOD as a verb:
1. cover with a hood; "The bandits were hooded"