One hoping to catch a break (6)

I believe the answer is:

surfer

(Other definitions for surfer that I've seen before include "One riding on the crest of a wave?" , "See 7" , "following 28 [SILVER]" , "person online?" , "Boarder" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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