The Clue
Tuchman's "The Proud ___" (5 letter answer)
The Answer
TOWER
Tags
Notes
The answer TOWER is uncommon, appearing about once every 400 puzzles.
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Definition
TOWER as a noun:
1. a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
2. (column, tower, pillar) = anything tall and relatively thin that approximates the shape of a column or tower; "the test tube held a column of white powder"; "a tower of dust rose above the horizon"; "a thin pillar of smoke betrayed their campsite"
3. (tugboat, tug, towboat, tower) = a powerful small boat designed to pull or push larger ships
TOWER as a verb:
1. (loom, tower, predominate, hulk) = appear very large or occupy a commanding position; "The huge sculpture predominates over the fountain"; "Large shadows loomed on the canyon wall"