Answer: dum

AnswerCrossword Clue
DUMTwice, a lollipop brand
DUMWhen doubled, a hollow-nosed bullet
DUMDoo-wop syllable
DUMWhen repeated, a dolt
DUMSyllable between "do wah diddy diddy" and "diddy do"
DUMWhile: Lat.
DUMGingerbread palm
DUMHalf a bullet
DUM"... Spiro, Spero" (S.C. motto)
DUM"... spiro spero," S.C. motto
DUM"Forgot the lyrics" syllable
DUM"... spiro, spero" (motto of South Carolina)
DUMMusical sound before and after "da"
DUMScat syllable
DUMMusical syllable before and after "da"