The Clue
One with a thick skin (5 letter answer)
The Answer
HIPPO
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Notes
The answer HIPPO is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 650 puzzles.
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Definition
HIPPO as a noun:
1. (Hippo, Hippo Regius) = an ancient Numidian town in northwestern Africa adjoining present-day Annaba in northeastern Algeria
2. (hippopotamus, hippo, river horse, Hippopotamus amphibius) = massive thick-skinned herbivorous animal living in or around rivers of tropical Africa