Dict. label (4 letters)

{ Answer }

ARCH

{ Related Clues }

Bridger
Chief
Coy
Crafty
Cunning
Mischievous
Ogive
Roguish
Sly
Waggish
Bishop lead-in
Coyly roguish
Eyebrow position
Eyebrow shape
Keystone's place
London's Marble ___
Roguish; sly
Sole support?
Bridge or foot feature
Duke or bishop preceder
It has a keystone
Prefix for angel or fiend
Prefix for fiend or angel
St. Louis landmark
It may have fallen on a foot

{ Tags }

arch, bridge, chief, coy, cunning, eg, enemy, eyebrow, foot, kind, landmark, londons, louis, marble, mischievous, part, place, roguish, shape, st, support

{ Notes }

The answer ARCH is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.

{ Definition }

ARCH as a noun:

1. a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

2. a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)

3. (arch, archway) = a passageway under a curved masonry construction; "they built a triumphal arch to memorialize their victory"

4. (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it

ARCH as a verb:

1. (arch, curve, arc) = form an arch or curve; "her back arches"; "her hips curve nicely"

ARCH as an adjective:

1. (arch, condescending, patronizing, patronising) = (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

2. expert in skulduggery; "an arch criminal"