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The Clue
Ortega or Defoe (6 letter answer)
The Answer
DANIEL
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The answer DANIEL is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
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Definition
DANIEL as a noun:
1. (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
2. a wise and upright judge; "a Daniel come to judgment" -- Shakespeare
3. (Daniel, Book of Daniel, Book of the Prophet Daniel) = an Old Testament book that tells of the apocalyptic visions and the experiences of Daniel in the court of Nebuchadnezzar