Winnings (6 letters)

{ Answer }

PURSES

{ Related Clues }

Puckers
Coin holders
Prizes for pugilists

{ Tags }

coin, holders, prizes, puckers, pugilists, purses, winnings

{ Notes }

The answer PURSES is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 2900 puzzles.

{ Definition }

PURSE as a noun:

1. (bag, handbag, pocketbook, purse) = a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women); "she reached into her bag and found a comb"

2. a sum of money spoken of as the contents of a money purse; "he made the contribution out of his own purse"; "he and his wife shared a common purse"

3. a small bag for carrying money

4. a sum of money offered as a prize; "the purse barely covered the winner's expenses"

PURSE as a verb:

1. contract one's lips into a rounded shape

2. (purse, wrinkle) = gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker; "purse ones's lips"