The Clue
Ex-serviceman (7 letter answer)
The Answer
VETERAN
Tags
Notes
The answer VETERAN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1000 puzzles.
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Definition
VETERAN as a noun:
1. (veteran, veteran soldier) = a serviceman who has seen considerable active service; "the veterans laughed at the new recruits"
2. (veteran, vet, ex-serviceman) = a person who has served in the armed forces
3. (veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stager) = an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
VETERAN as an adjective:
1. (seasoned, veteran) = rendered competent through trial and experience; "troops seasoned in combat"; "a seasoned traveler"; "veteran steadiness"; "a veteran officer"