Searches for (5 letters)

{ Answer }

SEEKS

{ Related Clues }

Is after
Fishes for
Hunts
Hunts for
Looks for
Is in the market for
Pursues
Quests
Searches
Strives for
Is zetetic
Bird-dogs
Casts about
Goes after
Tries to reach
Tries to ferret out

{ Tags }

about, after, bird, casts, dogs, ferret, fishes, goes, hunts, looks, market, out, pursues, quests, reach, searches, seeks, strives, tries, zetetic

{ Notes }

The answer SEEKS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.

{ Definition }

SEEK as a noun:

1. the movement of a read/write head to a specific data track on a disk

SEEK as a verb:

1. try to get or reach; "seek a position"; "seek an education"; "seek happiness"

2. (search, seek, look for) = try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the missing man in the entire county"

3. (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"

4. go to or towards; "a liquid seeks its own level"

5. inquire for; "seek directions from a local"