The Clue
Yard menaces (5 letter answer)
The Answer
MOLES
Tags
Notes
The answer MOLES is uncommon, appearing about once every 575 puzzles.
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Definition
MOLE as a noun:
1. (gram molecule, mole, mol) = the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
2. (counterspy, mole) = a spy who works against enemy espionage
3. spicy sauce often containing chocolate
4. a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin
5. (breakwater, groin, groyne, mole, bulwark, seawall, jetty) = a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
6. small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet