The Clue
It's out of this world! (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SPACE
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Notes
The answer SPACE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
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Definition
SPACE as a noun:
1. (space, infinite) = the unlimited expanse in which everything is located; "they tested his ability to locate objects in space"; "the boundless regions of the infinite"
2. an empty area (usually bounded in some way between things); "the architect left space in front of the building"; "they stopped at an open space in the jungle"; "the space between his teeth"
3. an area reserved for some particular purpose; "the laboratory's floor space"
4. (space, blank) = a blank character used to separate successive words in writing or printing; "he said the space is the most important character in the alphabet"
5. (distance, space) = the interval between two times; "the distance from birth to death"; "it all happened in the space of 10 minutes"
6. (space, blank space, place) = a blank area; "write your name in the space provided"
7. one of the areas between or below or above the lines of a musical staff; "the spaces are the notes F-A-C-E"
8. (quad, space) = (printing) a block of type without a raised letter; used for spacing between words
SPACE as a verb:
1. place at intervals; "Space the interviews so that you have some time between the different candidates"