The Clue
Formal accessories (5 letter answer)
The Answer
STUDS
Tags
Notes
The answer STUDS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
STUD as a noun:
1. (stud, he-man, macho-man) = a man who is virile and sexually active
2. (stud, rivet) = ornament consisting of a circular rounded protuberance (as on a vault or shield or belt)
3. (scantling, stud) = an upright in house framing
4. (stud, studhorse) = adult male horse kept for breeding
5. (stud, stud poker) = poker in which each player receives hole cards and the remainder are dealt face up; bets are placed after each card is dealt
STUD as a verb:
1. (dot, stud, constellate) = scatter or intersperse like dots or studs; "Hills constellated with lights"
2. provide with or construct with studs; "stud the wall"