The Clue
Massage therapists, e.g. (9 letter answer)
The Answer
RELIEVERS
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Notes
The answer RELIEVERS is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
RELIEVER as a noun:
1. (stand-in, substitute, relief, reliever, backup, backup man, fill-in) = someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult); "the star had a stand-in for dangerous scenes"; "we need extra employees for summer fill-ins"
2. (reliever, allayer, comforter) = a person who reduces the intensity (e.g., of fears) and calms and pacifies; "a reliever of anxiety"; "an allayer of fears"
3. (reliever, relief pitcher, fireman) = a pitcher who does not start the game