The Clue
Relative of food and clothing (7 letter answer)
The Answer
SHELTER
Tags
Notes
The answer SHELTER is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
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Definition
SHELTER as a noun:
1. a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
2. protective covering that provides protection from the weather
3. (protection, shelter) = the condition of being protected; "they were huddled together for protection"; "he enjoyed a sense of peace and protection in his new home"
4. (tax shelter, shelter) = a way of organizing business to reduce the taxes it must pay on current earnings
5. temporary housing for homeless or displaced persons
SHELTER as a verb:
1. provide shelter for; "After the earthquake, the government could not provide shelter for the thousands of homeless people"
2. invest (money) so that it is not taxable