The Clue
Column (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PILLAR
Tags
Notes
The answer PILLAR is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Notable one in a community
Means of support
Parthenon feature
Society stalwart
Supporting structure
Part of a support group
Definition
PILLAR as a noun:
1. a fundamental principle or practice; "science eroded the pillars of superstition"
2. (column, tower, pillar) = anything tall and relatively thin that approximates the shape of a column or tower; "the test tube held a column of white powder"; "a tower of dust rose above the horizon"; "a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite"
3. (pillar, mainstay) = a prominent supporter; "he is a pillar of the community"
4. (column, pillar) = a vertical cylindrical structure standing alone and not supporting anything (such as a monument)
5. (column, pillar) = (architeture) a tall cylindrical vertical upright and used to support a structure