The Clue
99 Leagues (10 letter answer)
The Answer
ASSOCIATES
Tags
Notes
The answer ASSOCIATES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
ASSOCIATE as a noun:
1. a person who joins with others in some activity; "he had to consult his associate before continuing"
2. (companion, comrade, fellow, familiar, associate) = a person who is frequently in the company of another; "drinking companions"; "comrades in arms"
3. any event that usually accompanies or is closely connected with another; "first was the lightning and then its thunderous associate"
4. (associate degree, associate) = a degree granted by a two-year college on successful completion of the undergraduates course of studies
ASSOCIATE as a verb:
1. (associate, tie in, relate, link, colligate, link up, connect) = make a logical or causal connection; "I cannot connect these two pieces of evidence in my mind"; "colligate these facts"; "I cannot relate these events at all"
2. (consort, associate, affiliate, assort) = keep company with; hang out with; "He associates with strange people"; "She affiliates with her colleagues"
3. (consociate, associate) = bring or come into association or action; "The churches consociated to fight their dissolution"