The Clue
Kind of football with eight-player teams (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ARENA
Tags
Notes
The answer ARENA is very common and appears about once every 31 puzzles.
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Definition
ARENA as a noun:
1. (sphere, domain, area, orbit, field, arena) = a particular environment or walk of life; "his social sphere is limited"; "it was a closed area of employment"; "he's out of my orbit"
2. the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheater where contests and spectacles were held; especially an area that was strewn with sand
3. (stadium, bowl, arena, sports stadium) = a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
4. (arena, scene of action) = a playing field where sports events take place