The Clue
Turned state's evidence (4 letter answer)
The Answer
SANG
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Notes
The answer SANG is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.
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Crooned
Informed on
Ratted
Solfaed
Squealed
Trilled
Trolled
Vocalized
Warbled
Acted the fink
Belted one out
Crooned a tune
Emulated the sirens
Emulated Stratas
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Joined in the chorus
Joined the chorus
Participated in a choir
Performed an aria
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Spilled the beans
Spilled to the cops
Told all
Was a fink
Auditioned for "American Idol"
Blabbed to the feds, say
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Provided backup, in a way
Ratted, in mob lingo
Violated the "code of silence"
Vocalized "Send in the Clowns"
Definition
SANG as a noun:
1. (American ginseng, sang, Panax quinquefolius) = North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
SING as a verb:
1. deliver by singing; "Sing Christmas carols"
2. produce tones with the voice; "She was singing while she was cooking"; "My brother sings very well"
3. to make melodious sounds; "The nightingale was singing"
4. (whistle, sing) = make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound; "the kettle was singing"; "the bullet sang past his ear"
5. (spill the beans, let the cat out of the bag, talk, tattle, blab, peach, babble, sing, babble out, blab out) = divulge confidential information or secrets; "Be careful--his secretary talks"