The Clue
Even-tempered (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PLACID
Tags
Notes
The answer PLACID is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
Related Clues
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Tranquil
Unruffled
Adirondack lake
Opposite of turbulent
Lake name of two Olympics
Definition
PLACID as an adjective:
1. (placid, quiet, still, tranquil, smooth, unruffled) = (of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves; "a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay"; "the quiet waters of a lagoon"; "a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky"; "a smooth channel crossing"; "scarcely a ripple on the still water"; "unruffled water"
2. (equable, even-tempered, good-tempered, placid) = not easily irritated; "an equable temper"; "not everyone shared his placid temperament"; "remained placid despite the repeated delays"
3. (easygoing, calm, placid) = living without undue worry; taking life easy; "an easygoing man rarely stirred to anger"; "an air of placid sufficiency"