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The Clue
Back blocker (7 letter answer)
The Answer
LINEMAN
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Notes
The answer LINEMAN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1300 puzzles.
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Definition
LINEMAN as a noun:
1. one of the players on the line of scrimmage
2. the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole
3. (electrician, lineman, linesman) = a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
4. the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage