The Clue
Conn (5 letter answer)
The Answer
STEER
Tags
Notes
The answer STEER is seen frequently, appearing about once every 70 puzzles.
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Bovine
Bullock
___ clear
___ clear of
Cox
Direct
Direct (to)
Guide
Mosshorn
Navigate
Suggestion
Tip
Be in control
Beef on the hoof
Bovine creature
Burgers on the hoof
Cowpoke's charge
Dexter, e.g.
Food animal
Gelded Galloway
Have the helm
Have the wheel
Man the helm
Man the rudder
Man the tiller
Meat source
Ranch head?
Range rover
Stockholder's responsibility?
Take the conn
Take the helm
Use a joystick
Use a rudder
Use the rudder
Use a tiller
Wield a wheel
Young ox
Bum ___ (bad info)
One of the cattle in a cattle drive
Rodeo wrestling target
" . . . a star to ___ her by": Masefield
It, too, may be bum
Definition
STEER as a noun:
1. (tip, lead, steer, confidential information, wind, hint) = an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"
2. (bullock, steer) = castrated bull
STEER as a verb:
1. (steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise) = direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
2. direct (oneself) somewhere; "Steer clear of him"
3. (guide, steer) = be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"