The Clue
Carrier (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BEARER
Tags
Notes
The answer BEARER is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 800 puzzles.
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Definition
BEARER as a noun:
1. (carrier, bearer, toter) = someone whose employment involves carrying something; "the bonds were transmitted by carrier"
2. a messenger who bears or presents; "a bearer of good tidings"
3. (pallbearer, bearer) = one of the mourners carrying the coffin at a funeral
4. (holder, bearer) = the person who is in possession of a check or note or bond or document of title that is endorsed to him or to whoever holds it; "the bond was marked `payable to bearer'"