The Clue
Bishop's headdress (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MITER
Tags
Notes
The answer MITER is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.
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Definition
MITER as a noun:
1. (miter joint, mitre joint, miter, mitre) = joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner
2. (miter, mitre) = the surface of a beveled end of a piece where a miter joint is made; "he covered the miter with glue before making the joint"
3. (miter, mitre) = a liturgical headdress worn by bishops on formal occasions
MITER as a verb:
1. bevel the edges of, to make a miter joint
2. confer a miter on (a bishop)
3. fit together in a miter joint