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The Clue

Fifth wheels (6 letter answer)

The Answer

SPARES

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Notes

The answer SPARES is uncommon, appearing about once every 500 puzzles.

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Definition

SPARE as a noun:

1. (spare part, spare) = an extra component of a machine or other apparatus
2. (fifth wheel, spare) = an extra car wheel and tire for a four-wheel vehicle
3. a score in tenpins; knocking down all ten after rolling two balls

SPARE as a verb:

1. (spare, save) = refrain from harming
2. save or relieve from an experience or action; "I'll spare you from having to apologize formally"
3. (spare, give up, part with, dispense with) = give up what is not strictly needed; "he asked if they could spare one of their horses to speed his journey"
4. use frugally or carefully