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noun • Someone who takes part in the sport of orienteering. verb • To race across unfamiliar countryside using a map and compass | ||||||||
| 28% | 8 | From the French for “leading off”, a male performer or sportsman who makes his first appearance | ||||||
noun • A male who débuts, or appears for the first time. | ||||||||
| 26% | 6 | Call on setter to retire — it makes you sick! | ||||||
noun • a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting | ||||||||
Sportsman Makes One Retire Crossword Clue
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ORIENTEER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ORIENTEER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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