The Clue
Step taken by Figaro (8 letter answer)
The Answer
MARRIAGE
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Notes
The answer MARRIAGE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
Related Clues
Union
Event for Figaro
Mozart's "The ___ of Figaro"
"The ___ Circle," 1924 film
"O curse of ___!": Othello
"Love and ___," 1955 Emmy-award song
Definition
MARRIAGE as a noun:
1. (marriage, matrimony, union, spousal relationship, wedlock) = the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce); "a long and happy marriage"; "God bless this union"
2. (marriage, married couple, man and wife) = two people who are married to each other; "his second marriage was happier than the first"; "a married couple without love"
3. (marriage, wedding, marriage ceremony) = the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony; "their marriage was conducted in the chapel"
4. a close and intimate union; "the marriage of music and dance"; "a marriage of ideas"