The Clue
Foundation layer (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MASON
Tags
Notes
The answer MASON is common and appears about once every 200 puzzles.
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Definition
MASON as a noun:
1. (Mason, George Mason) = American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
2. (Mason, James Mason, James Neville Mason) = English film actor (1909-1984)
3. (Mason, A. E. W. Mason, Alfred Edward Woodley Mason) = English writer (1865-1948)
4. (mason, stonemason) = a craftsman who works with stone or brick
5. (Freemason, Mason) = a member of a widespread secret fraternal order pledged to mutual assistance and brotherly love