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Chronic Also Rans Crossword Clue

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noun

• a skilled worker who coats articles with a film of metal (usually silver or gold)

42%5 Often paired with 'rans'
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41%6Also-rans
noun

• a contestant who loses the contest

• a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

• a gambler who loses a bet

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New York Times07 Oct 1977 Across 33
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