Rugby Player To Keep Away Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STANDOFF which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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Updated: October 15, 2023

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	99%	8		Exact Match!
	noun • the finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided • the act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand
	34%	6		Members of a rugby team where each player lifts another player
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	32%	8		A rugby player with extraordinary ability to snatch the ball away from opponents
	noun • A player who handles the ball skilfully • (chiefly in Chicago) A person who specializes in catching home-run and foul balls.

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The Guardian Quiptic16 Jul 2001	Across 9
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