The Clue
Tycoon on the Titanic (5 letter answer)
The Answer
ASTOR
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Notes
The answer ASTOR is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
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Definition
ASTOR as a noun:
1. (Astor, Nancy Witcher Astor, Viscountess Astor) = British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
2. (Astor, John Jacob Astor) = United States capitalist (born in Germany) who made a fortune in fur trading (1763-1848)