The Clue
Saintly headwear (6 letter answer)
The Answer
HALOES
Tags
Notes
The answer HALOES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.
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Definition
HALO as a noun:
1. (aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole) = an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
2. (ring, halo, annulus, anulus, doughnut, anchor ring) = a toroidal shape; "a ring of ships in the harbor"; "a halo of smoke"
3. a circle of light around the sun or moon