The Clue
Hollers' companions (5 letter answer)
The Answer
HOOTS
Tags
Notes
The answer HOOTS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
HOOT as a noun:
1. a loud raucous cry (as of an owl)
2. (boo, hoot, Bronx cheer, hiss, raspberry, razzing, razz, snort, bird) = a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
3. (damn, darn, hoot, red cent, shit, shucks, tinker's damn, tinker's dam) = something of little value; "his promise is not worth a damn"; "not worth one red cent"; "not worth shucks"
HOOT as a verb:
1. to utter a loud clamorous shout; "the toughs and blades of the city hoot and bang their drums, drink arak, play dice, and dance"
2. utter the characteristic sound of owls