The Clue
What Pauline faced (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PERIL
Tags
Notes
The answer PERIL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.
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Definition
PERIL as a noun:
1. (hazard, jeopardy, peril, risk, endangerment) = a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune; "drinking alcohol is a health hazard"
2. (riskiness, peril) = a state of danger involving risk
3. (risk, peril, danger) = a venture undertaken without regard to possible loss or injury; "he saw the rewards but not the risks of crime"; "there was a danger he would do the wrong thing"
PERIL as a verb:
1. (endanger, jeopardize, jeopardise, menace, threaten, imperil, peril) = pose a threat to; present a danger to; "The pollution is endangering the crops"
2. (queer, expose, scupper, endanger, peril) = put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position