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The Clue
Whittle (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PARE
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Notes
The answer PARE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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Definition
PARE as a verb:
1. (pare, pare down) = decrease gradually or bit by bit
2. (whittle, pare) = cut small bits or pare shavings from; "whittle a piece of wood"
3. (skin, peel, pare) = strip the skin off; "pare apples"
4. (pare, trim) = remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size; "pare one's fingernails"; "trim the photograph"; "trim lumber"