The Clue
Warmonger (4 letter answer)
The Answer
HAWK
Tags
Notes
The answer HAWK is uncommon, appearing about once every 525 puzzles.
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Definition
HAWK as a noun:
1. diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
2. (hawk, war hawk) = an advocate of an aggressive policy on foreign relations
3. (mortarboard, hawk) = a square board with a handle underneath; used by masons to hold or carry mortar
HAWK as a verb:
1. (peddle, monger, huckster, hawk, vend, pitch) = sell or offer for sale from place to place
2. hunt with hawks; "the tribes like to hawk in the desert"
3. (clear the throat, hawk) = clear mucus or food from one's throat; "he cleared his throat before he started to speak"