The Clue
Old Olympics award (6 letter answer)
The Answer
LAUREL
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Notes
The answer LAUREL is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
LAUREL as a noun:
1. any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
2. (Laurel, Stan Laurel, Arthur Stanley Jefferson Laurel) = United States slapstick comedian (born in England) who played the scatterbrained and often tearful member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1890-1965)
3. (laurel, laurel wreath, bay wreath) = (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory