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Pilot of the one cutting class? (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

skipper

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'pilot' is the definition.
(I have seen 'Senior pilot' mean 'skipper' so perhaps 'pilot' could also mean 'skipper')

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(Other definitions for skipper that I've seen before include "girl with rope?" , "one that's put over the side" , "Captain - one using a rope" , "who makes short hops" , "delicate winger?" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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