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Endless sequence of ridiculous events held up navigator lacking a skilled worker (9)

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craftsman

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'skilled worker' is the definition.
(craftsman is a kind of skilled worker)

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(Other definitions for craftsman that I've seen before include "Expert" , "Carpenter, say" , "Artisan" , "Skilled worker" .)

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