The Clue
Skein components (5 letter answer)
The Answer
GEESE
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Notes
The answer GEESE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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Definition
GOOSE as a noun:
1. web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
2. (fathead, goof, goofball, bozo, jackass, goose, cuckoo, twat, zany) = a man who is a stupid incompetent fool
3. flesh of a goose (domestic or wild)