The Clue
Christie or Hess (4 letter answer)
The Answer
DAME
Tags
Notes
The answer DAME is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Definition
DAME as a noun:
1. (dame, doll, wench, skirt, chick, bird) = informal terms for a (young) woman
2. (dame, madam, ma'am, lady, gentlewoman) = a woman of refinement; "a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady"