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Excursionist coming a cropper? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

tripper

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This clue could be a double definition.

'excursionist' is the first definition.
(synonyms)

'a cropper?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's an association between them I don't understand?

'coming' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for tripper that I've seen before include "One who makes an excursion" , "Someone out for day" , "Motorist just for fun" , "Someone on an excursion" , "One hoping to enjoy journey" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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