The Clue
Handbag (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PURSE
Tags
Notes
The answer PURSE is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.
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Definition
PURSE as a noun:
1. (bag, handbag, pocketbook, purse) = a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb"
2. a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse; "he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse"
3. a small bag for carrying money
4. a sum of money offered as a prize; "the purse barely covered the winner's expenses"
PURSE as a verb:
1. contract one's lips into a rounded shape
2. (purse, wrinkle) = gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker; "purse ones's lips"