The Clue
Plays in alleys, maybe (5 letter answer)
The Answer
BOWLS
Tags
Notes
The answer BOWLS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
BOWLS as a noun:
1. (lawn bowling, bowls) = a bowling game played on a level lawn with biased wooden balls that are rolled at a jack
BOWL as a noun:
1. a round vessel that is open at the top; used for holding fruit or liquids or for serving food
2. (bowl, trough) = a concave shape with an open top
3. a dish that is round and open at the top for serving foods
4. (bowl, bowlful) = the quantity contained in a bowl
5. (stadium, bowl, arena, sports stadium) = a large structure for open-air sports or entertainments
6. (bowling ball, bowl) = a large ball with finger holes used in the sport of bowling
7. a wooden ball (with flattened sides so that it rolls on a curved course) used in the game of lawn bowling
8. (bowl, pipe bowl) = a small round container that is open at the top for holding tobacco
BOWL as a verb:
1. roll (a ball)
2. engage in the sport of bowling; "My parents like to bowl on Friday nights"