The Clue
Old Connecticut whaling town (6 letter answer)
The Answer
MYSTIC
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Notes
The answer MYSTIC is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1500 puzzles.
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William Blake was one
Definition
MYSTIC as a noun:
1. (mystic, religious mystic) = someone who believes in the existence of realities beyond human comprehension
MYSTIC as an adjective:
1. (mysterious, mystic, mystical, occult, secret, orphic) = having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; "mysterious symbols"; "the mystical style of Blake"; "occult lore"; "the secret learning of the ancients"
2. (mystic, mystical) = relating to or resembling mysticism; "mystical intuition"; "mystical theories about the securities market"
3. (mystic, mystical) = relating to or characteristic of mysticism; "mystical religion"