The Clue
English variety (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SCOTS
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Notes
The answer SCOTS is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
SCOTS as a noun:
1. (Scottish, Scots, Scots English) = the dialect of English used in Scotland
SCOT as a noun:
1. (Scot, Scotsman, Scotchman) = a native or inhabitant of Scotland
SCOTS as an adjective:
1. (Scots, Scottish, Scotch) = of or relating to or characteristic of Scotland or its people or culture or its English dialect or Gaelic language; "Scots Gaelic"; "the Scots community in New York"; "`Scottish' tends to be the more formal term as in `The Scottish Symphony' or `Scottish authors' or `Scottish mountains'"; "`Scotch' is in disfavor with Scottish people and is used primarily outside Scotland except in such frozen phrases as `Scotch broth' or `Scotch whiskey' or `Scotch plaid'"