The Clue
Ennead, almost (5 letter answer)
The Answer
OCTET
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The answer OCTET is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.
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Definition
OCTET as a noun:
1. (eight, 8, VIII, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, ogdoad, octonary, octet) = the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
2. (octet, octette) = eight performers or singers who perform together
3. (octet, octette) = a set of eight similar things considered as a unit
4. (octet, octette, eightsome) = eight people considered as a unit
5. (octet, octette) = a musical composition written for eight performers