The Clue
Search (5 letter answer)
The Answer
QUEST
Tags
Notes
The answer QUEST is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
Related Clues
Mission
Pilgrimage
Pursuit
Venture
Adventurous expedition
Knightly activity
Knight's expedition
Knight's pursuit
Medieval adventure
Pursuit of a goal
Fantasy novel element
Jason's journey, e.g.
Definition
QUEST as a noun:
1. (pursuit, pursuance, quest) = a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria; "the pursuit of love"; "life is more than the pursuance of fame"; "a quest for wealth"
2. (quest, seeking) = the act of searching for something; "a quest for diamonds"
QUEST as a verb:
1. make a search (for); "Things that die with their eyes open and questing"; "The animal came questing through the forest"
2. search the trail of (game); "The dog went off and quested"
3. (bay, quest) = bark with prolonged noises, of dogs
4. seek alms, as for religious purposes
5. (request, bespeak, call for, quest) = express the need or desire for; ask for; "She requested an extra bed in her room"; "She called for room service"