He pulls himself backwards (5)

I believe the answer is:

rower

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'he pulls himself backwards' is the definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

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(Other definitions for rower that I've seen before include "Might one argue" , "one pulling a blade?" , "Waterman" , "Person using 9" , "Sportsperson" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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