The Clue
Promote, as a cause (8 letter answer)
The Answer
CHAMPION
Tags
Notes
The answer CHAMPION is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Definition
CHAMPION as a noun:
1. (champion, champ, title-holder) = someone who has won first place in a competition
2. (champion, fighter, hero, paladin) = someone who fights for a cause
3. (supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friend) = a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library"
4. (ace, adept, champion, sensation, maven, mavin, virtuoso, genius, hotshot, star, superstar, whiz, whizz, wizard, wiz) = someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field
CHAMPION as a verb:
1. (champion, defend) = protect or fight for as a champion
CHAMPION as an adjective:
1. (champion, prizewinning) = holding first place in a contest; "a champion show dog"; "a prizewinning wine"