The Clue
Arctic seals (5 letter answer)
The Answer
HARPS
Tags
Notes
The answer HARPS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
HARP as a noun:
1. a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
2. a pair of curved vertical supports for a lampshade
3. (harmonica, mouth organ, harp, mouth harp) = a small rectangular free-reed instrument having a row of free reeds set back in air holes and played by blowing into the desired hole
HARP as a verb:
1. (harp, dwell) = come back to; "Don't dwell on the past"; "She is always harping on the same old things"
2. play the harp; "She harped the Saint-Saens beautifully"