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The Clue

Sherpa (5 letter answer)

The Answer

GUIDE

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Notes

The answer GUIDE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.

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Definition

GUIDE as a noun:

1. (usher, guide) = someone employed to conduct others
2. someone who shows the way by leading or advising
3. (guidebook, guide) = something that offers basic information or instruction
4. (template, templet, guide) = a model or standard for making comparisons
5. (scout, pathfinder, guide) = someone who can find paths through unexplored territory

GUIDE as a verb:

1. (steer, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, direct, point, head, guide, channelize, channelise) = direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
2. (lead, take, direct, conduct, guide) = take somebody somewhere; "We lead him to our chief"; "can you take me to the main entrance?"; "He conducted us to the palace"
3. (guide, steer) = be a guiding force, as with directions or advice; "The teacher steered the gifted students towards the more challenging courses"
4. (guide, guide on) = use as a guide; "They had the lights to guide on"
5. (guide, run, draw, pass) = guide or pass over something; "He ran his eyes over her body"; "She ran her fingers along the carved figurine"; "He drew her hair through his fingers"