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The Clue

Temples, to Tennyson (5 letter answer)

The Answer

FANES

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Notes

The answer FANES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.

Related Clues

Temples
Ancient temples
Poets' temples
Temples, in poetry
Temples of yore

Definition

FAN as a verb:

1. strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
2. make (an emotion) fiercer; "fan hatred"
3. agitate the air
4. (winnow, fan) = separate the chaff from by using air currents; "She stood there winnowing chaff all day in the field"