The Clue
Au fait (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ADEPT
Tags
Notes
The answer ADEPT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
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Definition
ADEPT as a noun:
1. (ace, adept, champion, sensation, maven, mavin, virtuoso, genius, hotshot, star, superstar, whiz, whizz, wizard, wiz) = someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
ADEPT as an adjective:
1. (adept, expert, good, practiced, proficient, skillful, skilful) = having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude; "adept in handicrafts"; "an adept juggler"; "an expert job"; "a good mechanic"; "a practiced marksman"; "a proficient engineer"; "a lesser-known but no less skillful composer"; "the effect was achieved by skillful retouching"