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The Clue

Easily injured (5 letter answer)

The Answer

FRAIL

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Notes

The answer FRAIL is uncommon, appearing about once every 550 puzzles.

Related Clues

Delicate
Unsubstantial
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Morally weak
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Weak; slight

Definition

FRAIL as a noun:

1. the weight of a frail (basket) full of raisins or figs; between 50 and 75 pounds
2. a basket for holding dried fruit (especially raisins or figs)

FRAIL as an adjective:

1. physically weak; "an invalid's frail body"
2. (fallible, frail, imperfect, weak) = having the attributes of man as opposed to e.g. divine beings; "I'm only a fallible human"; "frail humanity"
3. (delicate, fragile, frail) = easily broken or damaged or destroyed; "a kite too delicate to fly safely"; "fragile porcelain plates"; "fragile old bones"; "a frail craft"