The Clue
"The glass of fashion and the ___ of form": Shak. (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MOULD
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Notes
The answer MOULD is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
MOULD as a noun:
1. (mold, mould) = loose soil rich in organic matter
2. (mold, mould) = a fungus that produces a superficial growth on various kinds of damp or decaying organic matter
3. (mold, mould, molding, moulding, modeling, clay sculpture) = sculpture produced by molding
4. (mold, mould, cast) = container into which liquid is poured to create a given shape when it hardens
MOULD as a verb:
1. (model, mold, mould) = form in clay, wax, etc; "model a head with clay"
2. (cast, mold, mould) = form by pouring (e.g., wax or hot metal) into a cast or mold; "cast a bronze sculpture"
3. (shape, form, work, mold, mould, forge) = make something, usually for a specific function; "She molded the rice balls carefully"; "Form cylinders from the dough"; "shape a figure"; "Work the metal into a sword"