The Clue
Turnpike turnoff (4 letter answer)
The Answer
RAMP
Tags
Notes
The answer RAMP is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
RAMP as a noun:
1. (ramp, incline) = an inclined surface connecting two levels
2. (ramp, wild leek, Allium tricoccum) = North American perennial having a slender bulb and whitish flowers
3. a movable staircase that passengers use to board or leave an aircraft
RAMP as a verb:
1. (ramp, rage, storm) = behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
2. furnish with a ramp; "The ramped auditorium"
3. be rampant; "the lion is rampant in this heraldic depiction"
4. creep up -- used especially of plants; "The roses ramped over the wall"
5. stand with arms or forelegs raised, as if menacing