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His journey takes longer if completed without a hitch (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

hiker

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This clue could be a double definition.

'his journey takes longer if completed without' is the first definition.
The answer is a person as well as being a singular noun. This is suggested by the definition.

'a hitch' is the second definition.
I know that 'hitch' relates to this answer. I also know that both the answer and definition are singular nouns

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(Other definitions for hiker that I've seen before include "I could be on the trail" , "Walker for pleasure" , "One rambling" , "One on a walking tour" , "Someone walking (with backpack?)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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