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The Clue
Lay (6 letter answer)
The Answer
BALLAD
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Notes
The answer BALLAD is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Definition
BALLAD as a noun:
1. (ballad, lay) = a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
2. (ballad, lay) = a narrative poem of popular origin