The Clue
Projecting mountain ridges (5 letter answer)
The Answer
SPURS
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Notes
The answer SPURS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
SPUR as a noun:
1. (goad, goading, prod, prodding, urging, spur, spurring) = a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something; "the ceaseless prodding got on his nerves"
2. (spur, spine, acantha) = any sharply pointed projection
3. tubular extension at the base of the corolla in some flowers
4. (spur, gad) = a sharp prod fixed to a rider's heel and used to urge a horse onward; "cowboys know not to squat with their spurs on"
5. (branch line, spur track, spur) = a railway line connected to a trunk line
SPUR as a verb:
1. incite or stimulate; "The Academy was formed to spur research"
2. (spur, goad) = give heart or courage to
3. strike with a spur
4. goad with spurs; "the rider spurred his horse"
5. equip with spurs; "spur horses"