The Clue
"Woof!," e.g. (4 letter answer)
The Answer
BARK
Tags
Notes
The answer BARK is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.
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Trunk cover
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Definition
BARK as a noun:
1. tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
2. a noise resembling the bark of a dog
3. (bark, barque) = a sailing ship with 3 (or more) masts
4. the sound made by a dog
BARK as a verb:
1. speak in an unfriendly tone; "She barked into the dictaphone"
2. cover with bark
3. (bark, skin) = remove the bark of a tree
4. make barking sounds; "The dogs barked at the stranger"
5. tan (a skin) with bark tannins