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The Clue
Pro athlete's escape hatch (6 letter answer)
The Answer
OPTION
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Notes
The answer OPTION is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 700 puzzles.
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Definition
OPTION as a noun:
1. the right to buy or sell property at an agreed price; the right is purchased and if it is not exercised by a stated date the money is forfeited
2. (option, alternative, choice) = one of a number of things from which only one can be chosen; "what option did I have?"; "there no other alternative"; "my only choice is to refuse"
3. (choice, selection, option, pick) = the act of choosing or selecting; "your choice of colors was unfortunate"; "you can take your pick"