The Clue
Vanilla ___ (4 letter answer)
The Answer
BEAN
Tags
Notes
The answer BEAN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
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Definition
BEAN as a noun:
1. (bean, edible bean) = any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
2. any of various seeds or fruits that are beans or resemble beans
3. (bean, bean plant) = any of various leguminous plants grown for their edible seeds and pods
4. (attic, bean, bonce, noodle, noggin, dome) = informal terms for a human head
BEAN as a verb:
1. hit on the head, especially with a pitched baseball