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Athlete Who Gets To Grips With An Opponent Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "WRESTLER" which means:
- noun
- • Combatant who tries to throw opponent to the ground
An example sentence would be:
- • "The wrestler pinned his opponent to the mat."
- • "She aspires to become a professional wrestler."
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