The Clue
Ford's successor (6 letter answer)
The Answer
CARTER
Tags
Notes
The answer CARTER is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
CARTER as a noun:
1. (Carter, Howard Carter) = Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
2. (Carter, Jimmy Carter, James Earl Carter, James Earl Carter Jr., President Carter) = 39th President of the United States (1924-)
3. someone whose work is driving carts