The Clue
Tumuli (6 letter answer)
The Answer
MOUNDS
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Notes
The answer MOUNDS is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2100 puzzles.
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Definition
MOUND as a noun:
1. (mound, hill, pitcher's mound) = (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands
2. (knoll, mound, hillock, hummock, hammock) = a small natural hill
3. (pile, heap, mound, agglomerate, cumulation, cumulus) = a collection of objects laid on top of each other
4. (mound, hill) = structure consisting of an artificial heap or bank usually of earth or stones; "they built small mounds to hide behind"
5. (pitcher, mound) = the position on a baseball team of the player who throws the ball for a batter to try to hit; "he has played every position except pitcher"; "they have a southpaw on the mound"
MOUND as a verb:
1. form into a rounded elevation; "mound earth"