The Clue
Warrant follower (4 letter answer)
The Answer
RAID
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Notes
The answer RAID is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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F.B.I. action
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Brown's action at Harpers Ferry: 1859
Definition
RAID as a noun:
1. (foray, raid, maraud) = a sudden short attack
2. an attempt by speculators to defraud investors
RAID as a verb:
1. (raid, bust) = search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on; "The police raided the crack house"
2. (foray into, raid) = enter someone else's territory and take spoils; "The pirates raided the coastal villages regularly"
3. take over (a company) by buying a controlling interest of its stock; "T. Boone Pickens raided many large companies"
4. search for something needed or desired; "Our babysitter raided our refrigerator"