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American visiting prostitutes returned for obstacle race (6)

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slalom

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'obstacle race' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for slalom that I've seen before include "Skiing obstacle race" , "Type of ski race" , "Downhill ski event" , "Ski racing event" , "Winter Olympic event" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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