The Clue
Kind of minister or mover (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PRIME
Tags
Notes
The answer PRIME is uncommon, appearing about once every 475 puzzles.
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Definition
PRIME as a noun:
1. (prime, prime quantity) = a number that has no factor but itself and 1
2. (flower, prime, peak, heyday, bloom, blossom, efflorescence, flush) = the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
3. the second canonical hour; about 6 a.m.
4. (prime, prime of life) = the time of maturity when power and vigor are greatest
PRIME as a verb:
1. insert a primer into (a gun, mine, or charge) preparatory to detonation or firing; "prime a cannon"; "prime a mine"
2. (prime, ground, undercoat) = cover with a primer; apply a primer to
3. fill with priming liquid; "prime a car engine"
PRIME as an adjective:
1. (premier, prime) = first in rank or degree; "an architect of premier rank"; "the prime minister"
2. used of the first or originating agent; "prime mover"
3. (choice, prime, prize, quality, select) = of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"
4. of or relating to or being an integer that cannot be factored into other integers; "prime number"
5. (prime, meridian) = being at the best stage of development; "our manhood's prime vigor"- Robert Browning