What sprinklers might sprinkle

Answer:

LAWN

Hint:

Think of the green area outside a house that often needs watering to stay lush and healthy.

Explanation:

Sprinklers are commonly used to water grassy areas, so the clue hints at what they typically sprinkle—your "lawn." The wordplay is straightforward here, relying on the everyday association between sprinklers and lawn care. No tricks or hidden meanings, just a direct nod to where you’d usually find sprinklers doing their job.

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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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