The Clue
Alternative to first-class (5 letter answer)
The Answer
COACH
Tags
Notes
The answer COACH is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
COACH as a noun:
1. (coach, manager, handler) = (sports) someone in charge of training an athlete or a team
2. (coach, private instructor, tutor) = a person who gives private instruction (as in singing or acting)
3. (passenger car, coach, carriage) = a railcar where passengers ride
4. (coach, four-in-hand, coach-and-four) = a carriage pulled by four horses with one driver
5. (bus, autobus, coach, charabanc, double-decker, jitney, motorbus, motorcoach, omnibus, passenger vehicle) = a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport; "he always rode the bus to work"
COACH as a verb:
1. (coach, train) = teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports; "He is training our Olympic team"; "She is coaching the crew"
2. drive a coach