The Clue
Conductors' sticks (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BATONS
Tags
Notes
The answer BATONS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Conductors' gear
Conductors' implements
Gear for twirlers
Relay sticks
Sticks in pits
Drum majors' props
Majorettes twirl them
Relay-race gadgets
They're relayed in relays
Definition
BATON as a noun:
1. (baton, wand) = a thin tapered rod used by a conductor to lead an orchestra or choir
2. (truncheon, nightstick, baton, billy, billystick, billy club) = a short stout club used primarily by policemen
3. a short staff carried by some officials to symbolize an office or an authority
4. a hollow metal rod that is wielded or twirled by a drum major or drum majorette
5. a hollow cylinder passed from runner to runner in a relay race