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The Clue

Whir (4 letter answer)

The Answer

BIRR

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Notes

The answer BIRR is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

Related Clues

Energy
Certain sound
Force; energy
Sawmill sound
Spinning sound
Whirring sound
Spinning-wheel sound

Definition

BIRR as a noun:

1. the basic unit of money in Ethiopia; equal to 100 cents
2. (whir, whirr, whirring, birr) = sound of something in rapid motion; "whir of a bird's wings"; "the whir of the propellers"

BIRR as a verb:

1. (whizz, whiz, whirr, whir, birr, purr) = make a soft swishing sound; "the motor whirred"; "the car engine purred"