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The Clue
Chairman's need (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GAVEL
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Notes
The answer GAVEL is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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What Rainey wielded: 1933-35
Definition
GAVEL as a noun:
1. a small mallet used by a presiding officer or a judge