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The Clue

Watson's companion (6 letter answer)

The Answer

HOLMES

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Notes

The answer HOLMES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.

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Definition

HOLMES as a noun:

1. (Sherlock Holmes, Holmes) = a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
2. (Holmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.) = United States jurist noted for his liberal opinions (1841-1935)
3. (Holmes, Oliver Wendell Holmes) = United States writer of humorous essays (1809-1894)
4. (Holmes, Arthur Holmes) = English geologist and supporter of the theory of continental drift (1890-1965)