The Clue
Words on a family shield (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MOTTO
Tags
Notes
The answer MOTTO is common and appears about once every 300 puzzles.
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Slogan
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Party novelty
Sampler sentiment
Saying on a seal
Seal words
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"Blood and Fire" for the Salvation Army
"E pluribus unum," e.g.
E pluribus unum, for instance
"Semper Fidelis," for the U.S. Marines
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It may be below a crest
"Live Free or Die," for New Hampshire
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Definition
MOTTO as a noun:
1. (motto, slogan, catchword, shibboleth) = a favorite saying of a sect or political group