The Clue
Paris's captive (5 letter answer)
The Answer
HELEN
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Notes
The answer HELEN is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
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Definition
HELEN as a noun:
1. (Helen, Helen of Troy) = (Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War