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SADDLES

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The answer SADDLES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2400 puzzles.

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Definition

SADDLE as a noun:

1. a seat for the rider of a horse
2. (saddleback, saddle) = a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks (is shaped like a saddle)
3. cut of meat (especially mutton or lamb) consisting of part of the backbone and both loins
4. a piece of leather across the instep of a shoe
5. (bicycle seat, saddle) = a seat for the rider of a bicycle
6. posterior part of the back of a domestic fowl

SADDLE as a verb:

1. put a saddle on; "saddle the horses"
2. load or burden; encumber; "he saddled me with that heavy responsibility"
3. (charge, saddle, burden) = impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to; "He charged her with cleaning up all the files over the weekend"