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The Clue

Big name in circuses (6 letter answer)

The Answer

BAILEY

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Notes

The answer BAILEY is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

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Definition

BAILEY as a noun:

1. (Bailey, Pearl Bailey, Pearl Mae Bailey) = United States singer (1918-1990)
2. (Bailey, Nathan Bailey, Nathaniel Bailey) = English lexicographer who was the first to treat etymology consistently; his work was used as a reference by Samuel Johnson (died in 1742)
3. the outer courtyard of a castle
4. the outer defensive wall that surrounds the outer courtyard of a castle