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The Clue

Rock's UB40, e.g. (5 letter answer)

The Answer

OCTET

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Notes

The answer OCTET is seen frequently, appearing about once every 120 puzzles.

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Definition

OCTET as a noun:

1. (eight, 8, VIII, eighter, eighter from Decatur, octad, ogdoad, octonary, octet) = the cardinal number that is the sum of seven and one
2. (octet, octette) = eight performers or singers who perform together
3. (octet, octette) = a set of eight similar things considered as a unit
4. (octet, octette, eightsome) = eight people considered as a unit
5. (octet, octette) = a musical composition written for eight performers