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The Clue

Countenance (5 letter answer)

The Answer

FAVOR

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Notes

The answer FAVOR is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.

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Definition

FAVOR as a noun:

1. (favor, favour) = an act of gracious kindness
2. (favor, favour) = an advantage to the benefit of someone or something; "the outcome was in his favor"
3. (favor, favour) = an inclination to approve; "that style is in favor this season"
4. (favor, favour) = a feeling of favorable regard
5. (party favor, party favour, favor, favour) = souvenir consisting of a small gift given to a guest at a party

FAVOR as a verb:

1. (prefer, favor, favour) = promote over another; "he favors his second daughter"
2. (favor, favour) = consider as the favorite; "The local team was favored"
3. (favor, favour) = treat gently or carefully
4. (privilege, favor, favour) = bestow a privilege upon