The Clue
Subtle airs (5 letter answer)
The Answer
AURAE
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Notes
The answer AURAE is uncommon, appearing about once every 375 puzzles.
Related Clues
Atmospheres
Emanations
Nimbi
Airs, in Latin
Aromatic emanations
Distinctive qualities
Distinctive stimuli
Enveloping glows
Glowing rings
Holy radiances
Invisible emanations
Invisible vapors
Luminous radiations
Prevailing atmospheres
Saintly glows
Sensory stimuli
Subtle emanations
Subtle qualities
Subtle stimuli
Surrounding glows
Vibes' kin
Emanations, old-style
Sensations before migraines
Subtle sensory stimuli
Mediums may see them
Psychics claim to see them
Definition
AURA as a noun:
1. a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
2. (aura, aureole, halo, nimbus, glory, gloriole) = an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
3. (air, aura, atmosphere) = a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "an air of mystery"; "the house had a neglected air"; "an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters"; "the place had an aura of romance"