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The Clue

Attendant of Apollo (5 letter answer)

The Answer

NYMPH

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Notes

The answer NYMPH is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.

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Definition

NYMPH as a noun:

1. (classical mythology) a minor nature goddess usually depicted as a beautiful maiden; "the ancient Greeks believed that nymphs inhabited forests and bodies of water"
2. a larva of an insect with incomplete metamorphosis (as the dragonfly or mayfly)
3. (nymph, houri) = a voluptuously beautiful young woman