The Clue
Use a foil (4 letter answer)
The Answer
DUEL
Tags
Notes
The answer DUEL is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Definition
DUEL as a noun:
1. (duel, affaire d'honneur) = a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
2. any struggle between two skillful opponents (individuals or groups)
DUEL as a verb:
1. fight a duel, as over one's honor or a woman; "In the 19th century, men often dueled over small matters"