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relay

Best crossword clue

"Pass along"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈɹiːleɪ/Part of speech noun, verbSorted aelryStarts with REnds with Y1 cluesVery common crossword word
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Definitions

  1. Passing something along from one person or place to another.

Word origin

From Middle French relai (“reserve pack of hounds”), from relaier (“to exchange tired animals for fresh”); literally, "to leave behind", from Old French relaier (“to leave behind”), from re- + laier (“to leave”), of uncertain origin.

Used in a sentence

  • Bank-notes fluttered down and lay about in all directions, relays of sovereigns rolled away like so much dross, […]
  • The CCTV cameras relay what's going on to the headquarters.
  • Can you relay this message to John?

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