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The Clue

Nearby (5 letter answer)

The Answer

LOCAL

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Notes

The answer LOCAL is seen frequently, appearing about once every 190 puzzles.

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Definition

LOCAL as a noun:

1. public transport consisting of a bus or train that stops at all stations or stops; "the local seemed to take forever to get to New York"
2. (local anesthetic, local anaesthetic, local, topical anesthetic, topical anaesthetic) = anesthetic that numbs a particular area of the body

LOCAL as an adjective:

1. relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area; "local taxes"; "local authorities"
2. of or belonging to or characteristic of a particular locality or neighborhood; "local customs"; "local schools"; "the local citizens"; "a local point of view"; "local outbreaks of flu"; "a local bus line"
3. affecting only a restricted part or area of the body; "local anesthesia"