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The Clue

Hawkmoth (6 letter answer)

The Answer

SPHINX

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Notes

The answer SPHINX is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.

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Definition

SPHINX as a noun:

1. an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret
2. (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon
3. one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians