The Clue
Administrative officer (5 letter answer)
The Answer
REEVE
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Notes
The answer REEVE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Definition
REEVE as a noun:
1. female ruff
REEVE as a verb:
1. pass a rope through; "reeve an opening"
2. pass through a hole or opening; "reeve a rope"
3. fasten by passing through a hole or around something