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The Clue

Tract in "Wuthering Heights" (4 letter answer)

The Answer

MOOR

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Notes

The answer MOOR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.

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Definition

MOOR as a noun:

1. one of the Muslim people of north Africa; of mixed Arab and Berber descent; converted to Islam in the 8th century; conqueror of Spain in the 8th century
2. (moor, moorland) = open land usually with peaty soil covered with heather and bracken and moss

MOOR as a verb:

1. (moor, berth, tie up) = secure in or as if in a berth or dock; "tie up the boat"
2. (moor, berth, wharf) = come into or dock at a wharf; "the big ship wharfed in the evening"
3. secure with cables or ropes; "moor the boat"