The Clue
Zoning board calculation (4 letter answer)
The Answer
AREA
Tags
Notes
The answer AREA is very common and appears about once every 16 puzzles.
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Definition
AREA as a noun:
1. (area, country) = a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country"
2. (sphere, domain, area, orbit, field, arena) = a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit"
3. a subject of study; "it was his area of specialization"; "areas of interest include..."
4. a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
5. (area, region) = a part of an animal that has a special function or is supplied by a given artery or nerve; "in the abdominal region"
6. (area, expanse, surface area) = the extent of a 2-dimensional surface enclosed within a boundary; "the area of a rectangle"; "it was about 500 square feet in area"