One with a name on a plaque, maybe (5 letters)

{ Answer }

DONOR

{ Related Clues }

Name on a hospital wing, perhaps
Blood bank's friend in need
One who gives to funds
Necessity for an organ transplant
Red Cross hero
Blood-bank supporter
Grant maker
Carnegie was one
Contributing member
Fund contributor
Name on a museum plaque
O, often
Rich alumnus, perhaps
Name on a college dorm, perhaps
Drive participant
Philanthropic person
Patron of a sort
Philanthropist
Benefactor
Giver
Universal ___
Blood drive attendee
Grant provider
Generous one
Charitable one
Friend of the cause
Organ supplier
Carnegie, often

{ Tags }

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{ Notes }

The answer DONOR is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.

{ Definition }

DONOR as a noun:

1. (donor, giver, presenter, bestower, conferrer) = person who makes a gift of property

2. (medicine) someone who gives blood or tissue or an organ to be used in another person (the host)