The Clue
Inaugural poet: Jan. 1961 (5 letter answer)
The Answer
FROST
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Notes
The answer FROST is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
FROST as a noun:
1. (frost, hoar, hoarfrost, rime) = ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
2. (freeze, frost) = weather cold enough to cause freezing
3. (frost, icing) = the formation of frost or ice on a surface
4. (Frost, Robert Frost, Robert Lee Frost) = United States poet famous for his lyrical poems on country life in New England (1874-1963)
FROST as a verb:
1. (frost, ice) = decorate with frosting; "frost a cake"
2. provide with a rough or speckled surface or appearance; "frost the glass"; "she frosts her hair"
3. cover with frost; "ice crystals frosted the glass"
4. damage by frost; "The icy precipitation frosted the flowers and they turned brown"