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Clue For The L Last To Bat Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
TAILENDER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TAILENDER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TAILENDER" which means:
- noun
- • One of the last four or five batsmen in the batting order, normally bowlers with limited batting ability; a member of the tail.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The tailender came in to bat when the team was already losing by a huge margin."
- • "The tailender was known for his stubborn defense and often frustrated the opposition bowlers."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 Mar 2020 | Across 21 | |
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