The Clue
Catch, out West (5 letter answer)
The Answer
LASSO
Tags
Notes
The answer LASSO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 140 puzzles.
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Definition
LASSO as a noun:
1. (Lasso, Orlando di Lasso, Roland de Lassus) = Belgian composer (1532-1594)
2. (lasso, lariat, riata, reata) = a long noosed rope used to catch animals
LASSO as a verb:
1. (lasso, rope) = catch with a lasso; "rope cows"