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The Clue
"No ___ is good news" (desperado's slogan) (5 letter answer)
The Answer
NOOSE
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Notes
The answer NOOSE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.
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Definition
NOOSE as a noun:
1. (snare, gin, noose) = a trap for birds or small mammals; often has a slip noose
2. (noose, running noose, slip noose) = a loop formed in a cord or rope by means of a slipknot; it binds tighter as the cord or rope is pulled
NOOSE as a verb:
1. make a noose in or of
2. secure with a noose