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The Clue

Billiard ploy (5 letter answer)

The Answer

CAROM

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Notes

The answer CAROM is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.

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Definition

CAROM as a noun:

1. (ricochet, carom) = a glancing rebound
2. (carom, cannon) = a shot in billiards in which the cue ball contacts one object ball and then the other

CAROM as a verb:

1. (carom, glance) = rebound after hitting; "The car caromed off several lampposts"
2. make a carom