The Clue
Verboten: Var. (4 letter answer)
The Answer
TABU
Tags
Notes
The answer TABU is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
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Forbidden: Var.
No-no
Not authorized
Off-limits
Out of bounds
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End of a Freud title
Forbidden-sounding perfume
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No-no: Var.
Off-limits: Var.
Brand advertised as "the forbidden fragrance"
Don't do it: Var.
Perfume billed as "The forbidden fragrance"
More than frowned upon: Var.
Definition
TABU as a noun:
1. (taboo, tabu) = a prejudice (especially in Polynesia and other South Pacific islands) that prohibits the use or mention of something because of its sacred nature
2. (taboo, tabu) = an inhibition or ban resulting from social custom or emotional aversion
TABU as an adjective:
1. (taboo, tabu) = forbidden to profane use especially in South Pacific islands
2. (forbidden, out, prohibited, proscribed, taboo, tabu, verboten) = excluded from use or mention; "forbidden fruit"; "in our house dancing and playing cards were out"; "a taboo subject"