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The Clue

Apache topper (5 letter answer)

The Answer

ROTOR

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Notes

The answer ROTOR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 160 puzzles.

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Definition

ROTOR as a noun:

1. (rotor, rotor coil) = the rotating armature of a motor or generator
2. the revolving bar of a distributor
3. rotating mechanism consisting of an assembly of rotating airfoils; "there are horizontal rotors on a helicopter or compressor rotors in a jet engine"