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The Clue

Summons (5 letter answer)

The Answer

HAILS

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Notes

The answer HAILS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.

Related Clues

Acclaims
Cheers
Comes (from)
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Beckons a taxi
Calls a cab
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Flags down, as a taxi

Definition

HAIL as a noun:

1. precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents
2. enthusiastic greeting

HAIL as a verb:

1. (acclaim, hail, herald) = praise vociferously; "The critics hailed the young pianist as a new Rubinstein"
2. (hail, come) = be a native of; "She hails from Kalamazoo"
3. call for; "hail a cab"
4. (hail, herald) = greet enthusiastically or joyfully
5. precipitate as small ice particles; "It hailed for an hour"