The Clue
"The Makropulos Affair," for one (5 letter answer)
The Answer
OPERA
Tags
Notes
The answer OPERA is very common and appears about once every 46 puzzles.
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Definition
OPERA as a noun:
1. a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
2. a commercial browser
3. (opera, opera house) = a building where musical dramas are performed