The Clue
Distinction (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GLORY
Tags
Notes
The answer GLORY is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
Related Clues
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Halo
Kudos
Nimbus
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Resplendence
Splendor
"___ be!" (golly)
Hallelujah preceder
Hero's acclaim
Old or vain
It comes with laurels
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Old or morning follower
Old ___ (U.S. flag)
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Denzel Washington's 1989 Oscar film
Word sung twice before "hallelujah"
Definition
GLORY as a noun:
1. (glory, glorification) = a state of high honor; "he valued glory above life itself"
2. (glory, resplendence, resplendency) = brilliant radiant beauty; "the glory of the sunrise"
3. (aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole) = an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
GLORY as a verb:
1. rejoice proudly