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The Clue

Wise saying (5 letter answer)

The Answer

ADAGE

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Notes

The answer ADAGE is seen frequently, appearing about once every 100 puzzles.

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Definition

ADAGE as a noun:

1. (proverb, adage, saw, byword) = a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people