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The Clue

Ups (5 letter answer)

The Answer

HIKES

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Notes

The answer HIKES is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.

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Definition

HIKE as a noun:

1. (hike, hiking, tramp) = a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure; "she enjoys a hike in her spare time"
2. (rise, boost, hike, cost increase) = an increase in cost; "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
3. (raise, rise, wage hike, hike, wage increase, salary increase) = the amount a salary is increased; "he got a 3% raise"; "he got a wage hike"

HIKE as a verb:

1. (hike, hike up, boost) = increase; "The landlord hiked up the rents"
2. walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise; "We were hiking in Colorado"; "hike the Rockies"