The Clue
Nonconformists (6 letter answer)
The Answer
REBELS
Tags
Notes
The answer REBELS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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Definition
REBEL as a noun:
1. (Rebel, Reb, Johnny Reb, Johnny, greyback) = `Johnny' was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; `greyback' derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
2. (insurgent, insurrectionist, freedom fighter, rebel) = a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)
3. (maverick, rebel) = someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
REBEL as a verb:
1. (rebel, arise, rise, rise up) = take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
2. (rebel, renegade) = break with established customs