The Clue
University of California site (5 letter answer)
The Answer
DAVIS
Tags
Notes
The answer DAVIS is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 600 puzzles.
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Definition
DAVIS as a noun:
1. (Davys, John Davys, Davis, John Davis) = English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
2. (Davis, Stuart Davis) = United States painter who developed an American version of cubism (1894-1964)
3. (Davis, Miles Davis, Miles Dewey Davis Jr.) = United States jazz musician; noted for his trumpet style (1926-1991)
4. (Davis, Jefferson Davis) = American statesman; president of the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War (1808-1889)
5. (Davis, Dwight Davis, Dwight Filley Davis) = United States tennis player who donated the Davis Cup for international team tennis competition (1879-1945)
6. (Davis, Bette Davis) = United States film actress (1908-1989)