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The Clue

Water regulator (5 letter answer)

The Answer

VALVE

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Notes

The answer VALVE is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1200 puzzles.

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Definition

VALVE as a noun:

1. a structure in a hollow organ (like the heart) with a flap to insure one-way flow of fluid through it
2. device in a brass wind instrument for varying the length of the air column to alter the pitch of a tone
3. control consisting of a mechanical device for controlling the flow of a fluid