The Clue
Galaxy member (6 letter answer)
The Answer
PLANET
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Notes
The answer PLANET is uncommon, appearing about once every 425 puzzles.
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Definition
PLANET as a noun:
1. (planet, major planet) = (astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light; Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto in order of their proximity to the sun; viewed from the constellation Hercules, all the planets rotate around the sun in a counterclockwise direction
2. (satellite, planet) = a person who follows or serves another
3. any celestial body (other than comets or satellites) that revolves around a star