The Clue
Shopping center (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PLAZA
Tags
Notes
The answer PLAZA is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
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Definition
PLAZA as a noun:
1. (plaza, place, piazza) = a public square with room for pedestrians; "they met at Elm Plaza"; "Grosvenor Place"
2. (plaza, mall, center, shopping mall, shopping center, shopping centre) = mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace; "a good plaza should have a movie house"; "they spent their weekends at the local malls"