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The Clue

Hydras (6 letter answer)

The Answer

POLYPS

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Notes

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

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Definition

POLYP as a noun:

1. (polyp, polypus) = a small vascular growth on the surface of a mucous membrane
2. one of two forms that coelenterates take e.g. a hydra or coral: usually sedentary and has a hollow cylindrical body usually with a ring of tentacles around the mouth