The Clue
Prizes in early Olympics (7 letter answer)
The Answer
LAURELS
Tags
Notes
The answer LAURELS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1600 puzzles.
Related Clues
Acclaim
Honors
Kudos
Look to one's ___
Symbol of victory
Composition of some old crowns
Definition
LAURELS as a noun:
1. (award, accolade, honor, honour, laurels) = a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
2. (honor, honour, laurels) = the state of being honored
LAUREL as a noun:
1. any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
2. (Laurel, Stan Laurel, Arthur Stanley Jefferson Laurel) = United States slapstick comedian (born in England) who played the scatterbrained and often tearful member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1890-1965)
3. (laurel, laurel wreath, bay wreath) = (antiquity) a wreath of laurel foliage worn on the head as an emblem of victory