The Clue
Mourning symbol (5 letter answer)
The Answer
CRAPE
Tags
Notes
The answer CRAPE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
CRAPE as a noun:
1. (crape, crepe, French pancake) = small very thin pancake
2. (crepe, crape) = a soft thin light fabric with a crinkled surface
CRAPE as a verb:
1. (crape, crepe) = cover or drape with crape; "crape the mirror"
2. (crimp, crape, frizzle, frizz, kink up, kink) = curl tightly; "crimp hair"