The Clue
Worrisome engine sound (4 letter answer)
The Answer
PING
Tags
Notes
The answer PING is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.
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Definition
PING as a noun:
1. (Ping, Ping River) = a river in western Thailand; a major tributary of the Chao Phraya
2. a sharp high-pitched resonant sound (as of a sonar echo or a bullet striking metal)
PING as a verb:
1. hit with a pinging noise; "The bugs pinged the lamp shade"
2. (pink, ping, knock) = sound like a car engine that is firing too early; "the car pinged when I put in low-octane gasoline"; "The car pinked when the ignition was too far retarded"
3. make a short high-pitched sound; "the bullet pinged when they struck the car"
4. contact, usually in order to remind of something; "I'll ping my accountant--April 15 is nearing"
5. send a message from one computer to another to check whether it is reachable and active; "ping your machine in the office"