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The Clue
One involved in a faceoff (8 letter answer)
The Answer
LINESMAN
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Notes
The answer LINESMAN is rarely seen, appearing only about once every 1800 puzzles.
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Definition
LINESMAN as a noun:
1. official (in tennis, soccer, football, etc.) who assists the referee in some way (especially by watching for out of bounds or offside)
2. (electrician, lineman, linesman) = a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines