The Clue
Famous horseman (6 letter answer)
The Answer
REVERE
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Notes
The answer REVERE is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
REVERE as a noun:
1. (Revere, Paul Revere) = American silversmith remembered for his midnight ride (celebrated in a poem by Longfellow) to warn the colonists in Lexington and Concord that British troops were coming (1735-1818)
2. (revers, revere) = a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
REVERE as a verb:
1. (idolize, idolise, worship, hero-worship, revere) = love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol; "Many teenagers idolized the Beatles"
2. (reverence, fear, revere, venerate) = regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of; "Fear God as your father"; "We venerate genius"