Answer to Puzzle Contest (from the winner):

"Sergeant

One can be a sergeant in the military or the police force...

an ant is an insect

serge is: A twilled cloth of worsted or worsted and wool, often used for suits. (from Dictionary.com)"

Sargeant was NOT accepted, as sarge is not a fabric.

Winner: Amanda Neighbours, Sioux City, IA

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