The Clue
Bartender's supply (6 letter answer)
The Answer
LEMONS
Tags
Notes
The answer LEMONS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
LEMON as a noun:
1. yellow oval fruit with juicy acidic flesh
2. (gamboge, lemon, lemon yellow, maize) = a strong yellow color
3. (lemon, lemon tree, Citrus limon) = a small evergreen tree that originated in Asia but is widely cultivated for its fruit
4. a distinctive tart flavor characteristic of lemons
5. (lemon, stinker) = an artifact (especially an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory