The Clue
Disappointed Olympic team members, maybe (10 letter answer)
The Answer
ALTERNATES
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Notes
The answer ALTERNATES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Related Clues
Certain jurors
Definition
ALTERNATE as a noun:
1. (surrogate, alternate, replacement) = someone who takes the place of another person
ALTERNATE as a verb:
1. (alternate, jump) = go back and forth; swing back and forth between two states or conditions
2. exchange people temporarily to fulfill certain jobs and functions
3. (understudy, alternate) = be an understudy or alternate for a role
4. (interchange, tack, switch, alternate, flip, flip-flop) = reverse (a direction, attitude, or course of action)
5. (alternate, take turns) = do something in turns; "We take turns on the night shift"