The Clue
J. Baker and M. Hess (5 letter answer)
The Answer
DAMES
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Notes
The answer DAMES is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
DAME as a noun:
1. (dame, doll, wench, skirt, chick, bird) = informal terms for a (young) woman
2. (dame, madam, ma'am, lady, gentlewoman) = a woman of refinement; "a chauffeur opened the door of the limousine for the grand lady"
DAM as a verb:
1. (dam, dam up) = obstruct with, or as if with, a dam; "dam the gorges of the Yangtse River"