Answer
Answer verb - To speak or write in reaction to a question or to another reaction.
Thumb
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- The general rule of thumb on game shows is if a contestant starts saying an answer before the time's up buzzer starts to sound, it counts.
Source: Selective Enforcement
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