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Pugilist (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

boxer

<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">pugilist</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(synonyms)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>

(Other definitions for boxer that I've seen before include "Pug - dog" , "Asian rebel" , "one that's accustomed to fighting" , "Prizefighter" , "Pugilist - dog" .)

I've seen this clue in The Telegraph, The Mirror, The Guardian, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Evening Standard, The Independent and The Times.
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