The Clue
Bonk (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CROWN
Tags
Notes
The answer CROWN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Conk
Diadem
Cap's cousin
Queen topper
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Definition
CROWN as a noun:
1. the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy; "the colonies revolted against the Crown"
2. the part of a tooth above the gum that is covered with enamel
3. a wreath or garland worn on the head to signify victory
4. (crown, diadem) = an ornamental jewelled headdress signifying sovereignty
5. the part of a hat (the vertex) that covers the crown of the head
6. an English coin worth 5 shillings
7. (crown, capitulum, treetop) = the upper branches and leaves of a tree
8. (peak, crown, crest, top, tip, summit) = the top point of a mountain or hill; "the view from the peak was magnificent"; "they clambered to the summit of Monadnock"
9. (pennant, crown) = the award given to the champion
10. (pate, poll, crown) = the top of the head
11. (crown, crest) = the center of a cambered road
CROWN as a verb:
1. (crown, coronate) = invest with regal power; enthrone; "The prince was crowned in Westminster Abbey"
2. (crown, top) = be the culminating event; "The speech crowned the meeting"
3. form the topmost part of; "A weather vane crowns the building"
4. put an enamel cover on; "crown my teeth"