The Clue
Spillover stopper (5 letter answer)
The Answer
LEVEE
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Notes
The answer LEVEE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 130 puzzles.
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Definition
LEVEE as a noun:
1. a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
2. a pier that provides a landing place on a river
3. an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing