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The Clue
Guards of mines, in folklore (6 letter answer)
The Answer
GNOMES
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Notes
The answer GNOMES is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 850 puzzles.
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Definition
GNOME as a noun:
1. (gnome, dwarf) = a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure
2. a short pithy saying expressing a general truth