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The Clue
St. Sebastian was one (6 letter answer)
The Answer
MARTYR
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Notes
The answer MARTYR is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 900 puzzles.
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Definition
MARTYR as a noun:
1. (martyr, sufferer) = one who suffers for the sake of principle
2. one who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing to renounce their religion
MARTYR as a verb:
1. kill as a martyr; "Saint Sebastian was martyred"
2. (martyr, martyrize, martyrise) = torture and torment like a martyr