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The Clue

Valorous (6 letter answer)

The Answer

HEROIC

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Notes

The answer HEROIC is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.

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Larger than life
Like Alvin York
Like some couplets
Like Superman and Spider-Man
Type of poem or deed

Definition

HEROIC as a noun:

1. (heroic verse, heroic meter, heroic) = a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

HEROIC as an adjective:

1. (epic, heroic, larger-than-life) = very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale); "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture"
2. relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity; "heroic legends"; "the heroic age"
3. (heroic, heroical) = having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes; "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic explorers"
4. (expansive, grand, heroic) = of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope; "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"
5. (desperate, heroic) = showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort; "made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber"; "the desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war"- G.C.Marshall; "they took heroic measures to save his life"