Chop house?

Answer:

DOJO

Hint:

Think of a place where the sound of breaking wood might signal skillful practice rather than a meal.

Explanation:

"Chop house" plays on two meanings of "chop." Literally, it suggests a place where meat is cut, but here it hints at martial arts—where "chop" refers to a striking move like a karate chop. A dojo is the training space for martial arts, making it the perfect punny fit for a "house" where "chops" happen. The clue relies on the double meaning to misdirect before landing on the answer.

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General solving tip

A question mark usually flags wordplay or a non-literal reading. Expect a pun, a twist, or a definition that's one step removed from the surface meaning.

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