The Clue
One side in an 1862 battle (7 letter answer)
The Answer
MONITOR
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Notes
The answer MONITOR is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
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Merrimac's ironclad foe
Definition
MONITOR as a noun:
1. (monitor, monitoring device) = display produced by a device that takes signals and displays them on a television screen or a computer monitor
2. (proctor, monitor) = someone who supervises (an examination)
3. (admonisher, monitor, reminder) = someone who gives a warning so that a mistake can be avoided
4. an ironclad vessel built by Federal forces to do battle with the Merrimac
5. electronic equipment that is used to check the quality or content of electronic transmissions
6. a piece of electronic equipment that keeps track of the operation of a system continuously and warns of trouble
7. (monitor, monitor lizard, varan) = any of various large tropical carnivorous lizards of Africa and Asia and Australia; fabled to warn of crocodiles
MONITOR as a verb:
1. (monitor, supervise, ride herd on) = keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance