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Taking this one stage further, the clue word can hint at the word or words to be abbreviated rather than giving the word itself. For example: "About" for C or CA (for "circa"), or RE. "Say" for EG, used to mean "for example". More obscure clue words of this variety include: "Model" for T, referring to the Model T.
In Anthony Shaffer's comedy/thriller play Sleuth, the most prominent of Andrew Wyke's automata is Jolly Jack Tarr, the Jovial Sailor. This life-sized figure laughs, and his body shakes appropriately with the pressing of a remote control button. He is in several scenes, including one in which a clue to a murder is hidden on Jolly Jack Tarr's person.
Slang for a sailor, especially for a seaman in the navy. salvage tug. Sometimes called a wrecking tug. A specialized tugboat used to assist ships in distress or in danger of sinking, or to salvage ships which have already sunk or run aground. salvor A person engaged in the salvage of a ship or items lost at sea. sampan
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Every helpful hint and clue for Friday's Strands game from the New York Times. ... Move over, Wordle, Connections and Mini Crossword—there's a new NYT word game in town! The New York Times ...
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This is a list of acronyms, expressions, euphemisms, jargon, military slang, and sayings in common or formerly common use in the United States Marine Corps.Many of the words or phrases have varying levels of acceptance among different units or communities, and some also have varying levels of appropriateness (usually dependent on how senior the user is in rank [clarification needed]).