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The Clue

Mental attitude (5 letter answer)

The Answer

SLANT

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Notes

The answer SLANT is seen frequently, appearing about once every 150 puzzles.

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Partial approach?
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Definition

SLANT as a noun:

1. (slant, angle) = a biased way of looking at or presenting something
2. (pitch, rake, slant) = degree of deviation from a horizontal plane; "the roof had a steep pitch"

SLANT as a verb:

1. lie obliquely; "A scar slanted across his face"
2. (slant, angle, weight) = present with a bias; "He biased his presentation so as to please the share holders"
3. (lean, tilt, tip, slant, angle) = to incline or bend from a vertical position; "She leaned over the banister"
4. (cant, cant over, tilt, slant, pitch) = heel over; "The tower is tilting"; "The ceiling is slanting"