The Clue
Automatons (8 letter answer)
The Answer
MACHINES
Tags
Notes
The answer MACHINES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
MACHINE as a noun:
1. any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
2. an intricate organization that accomplishes its goals efficiently; "the war machine"
3. an efficient person; "the boxer was a magnificent fighting machine"
4. (car, auto, automobile, machine, motorcar) = a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine; "he needs a car to get to work"
5. (machine, political machine) = a group that controls the activities of a political party; "he was endorsed by the Democratic machine"
6. (machine, simple machine) = a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
MACHINE as a verb:
1. turn, shape, mold, or otherwise finish by machinery
2. make by machinery; "The Americans were machining while others still hand-made cars"