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The Clue
Copter's forerunner (4 letter answer)
The Answer
GIRO
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Notes
The answer GIRO is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Relative of a 'copter
Big name in cycling helmets
Definition
GIRO as a noun:
1. (giro, giro cheque) = a check given by the British government to someone who is unemployed; it can be cashed either at a bank or at the post office
2. a British financial system in which a bank or a post office transfers money from one account to another when they receive authorization to do so