The Clue
1997 Masters winner (5 letter answer)
The Answer
WOODS
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Notes
The answer WOODS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
WOODS as a noun:
1. (forest, wood, woods) = the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
WOOD as a noun:
1. the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
2. (forest, wood, woods) = the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
3. (Wood, Natalie Wood) = United States film actress (1938-1981)
4. (Wood, Sir Henry Wood, Sir Henry Joseph Wood) = English conductor (1869-1944)
5. (Wood, Mrs. Henry Wood, Ellen Price Wood) = English writer of novels about murders and thefts and forgeries (1814-1887)
6. (Wood, Grant Wood) = United States painter noted for works based on life in the Midwest (1892-1942)
7. (woodwind, woodwind instrument, wood) = any wind instrument other than the brass instruments
8. a golf club with a long shaft used to hit long shots; originally made with a wooden head; "metal woods are now standard"