The Clue
Whip lash (4 letter answer)
The Answer
WELT
Tags
Notes
The answer WELT is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.
Related Clues
Ridge
Strip
Lash mark
Leather strip
Mark of punishment
Result of a blow
Result of a whipping
Seam strengthener
Seamstress's strip
Shoe feature
Shoe part
Shoe strengthener
Sore spot
Whip mark
Whipping memento
Whipping reminder
Strip of shoe leather
Evidence of a big hit
Possible result of an allergic reaction
Definition
WELT as a noun:
1. (wale, welt, weal, wheal) = a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
2. a raised or strengthened seam
WELT as a verb:
1. (flog, welt, whip, lather, lash, slash, strap, trounce) = beat severely with a whip or rod; "The teacher often flogged the students"; "The children were severely trounced"
2. put a welt on; "welt the shoes"