The Clue
Work from S.A.? (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ESSAY
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Notes
The answer ESSAY is seen frequently, appearing about once every 90 puzzles.
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Definition
ESSAY as a noun:
1. an analytic or interpretive literary composition
2. a tentative attempt
ESSAY as a verb:
1. (try, seek, attempt, essay, assay) = make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world"
2. (test, prove, try, try out, examine, essay) = put to the test, as for its quality, or give experimental use to; "This approach has been tried with good results"; "Test this recipe"