The Clue
Trifle (3 letter answer)
The Answer
TOY
Tags
Notes
The answer TOY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
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Definition
TOY as a noun:
1. (plaything, toy) = an artifact designed to be played with
2. a nonfunctional replica of something else (frequently used as a modifier); "a toy stove"
3. (miniature, toy) = copy that reproduces something in greatly reduced size
4. (toy dog, toy) = any of several breeds of very small dogs kept purely as pets
TOY as a verb:
1. (dally, toy, play, flirt) = behave carelessly or indifferently; "Play about with a young girl's affection"
2. (toy, fiddle, diddle, play) = manipulate manually or in one's mind or imagination; "She played nervously with her wedding ring"; "Don't fiddle with the screws"; "He played with the idea of running for the Senate"
3. (play, toy) = engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously; "They played games on their opponents"; "play the stock market"; "play with her feelings"; "toy with an idea"