The Clue
Earliest person to see a sunrise, typically (9 letter answer)
The Answer
EASTERNER
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Notes
The answer EASTERNER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.
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Definition
EASTERNER as a noun:
1. an inhabitant of an eastern area; especially of the U.S.
EASTERN as an adjective:
1. lying toward or situated in the east; "the eastern end of the island"
2. of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States; "the Eastern establishment"
3. (easterly, eastern) = lying in or toward the east; "the east side of New York"; "eastern cities"
4. relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world; "Eastern Europe"; "the Eastern religions"
5. (easterly, eastern) = from the east; used especially of winds; "an eastern wind"; "the winds are easterly"