The Clue
Ventriloquist's prop (5 letter answer)
The Answer
TRUNK
Tags
Notes
The answer TRUNK is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Front of an elephant or back of a car
Definition
TRUNK as a noun:
1. (trunk, tree trunk, bole) = the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
2. luggage consisting of a large strong case used when traveling or for storage
3. (torso, trunk, body) = the body excluding the head and neck and limbs; "they moved their arms and legs and bodies"
4. (luggage compartment, automobile trunk, trunk) = compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools; "he put his golf bag in the trunk"
5. (proboscis, trunk) = a long flexible snout as of an elephant