Crossword Genius

Sailor working out in clearing (9)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

absolving

'clearing' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)

'sailor working out' is the wordplay.
'sailor' becomes 'ab' (abbreviation for able seaman).
'working out' becomes 'solving' (I've seen this before).
'ab'+'solving'='ABSOLVING'

'in' is the link.

(Another definition for absolving that I've seen is " clearing".)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.