The Clue
High respect (5 letter answer)
The Answer
HONOR
Tags
Notes
The answer HONOR is common and appears about once every 225 puzzles.
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Accept
Acclaim
Distinction
Esteem
Exalt
Fame
Fete
Integrity
Laurels
Maid of ___
"Your ___ ..."
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Bridge card
Commandment word
Great respect
Kind of roll
Kind of society
Nobel, e.g.
Nobel or Oscar
Pay tribute to
Plaque, e.g.
Public esteem
Show respect for
Ten or higher
Token of respect
Trophy or medal
Bridge ace, e.g.
Courtroom addressee, with "your"
Gold medal, e.g.
Gold star, e.g.
Military medal, e.g.
Oscar nomination, e.g.
Throw a party for, say
West Point byword
Word in a marriage avowal
Bridge card above nine
"___ but an empty bubble": Dryden
Roll out the red carpet for
You may be bound by it
Definition
HONOR as a noun:
1. (award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels) = a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
2. (honor, honour, laurels) = the state of being honored
3. (honor, honour) = the quality of being honorable and having a good name; "a man of honor"
4. (honor, honour, purity, pureness) = a woman's virtue or chastity
HONOR as a verb:
1. (honor, honour, reward) = bestow honor or rewards upon; "Today we honor our soldiers"; "The scout was rewarded for courageous action"
2. (respect, honor, honour, abide by, observe) = show respect towards; "honor your parents!"
3. (honor, honour) = accept as pay; "we honor checks and drafts"