The Clue
Relative of an ump (3 letter answer)
The Answer
REF
Tags
Notes
The answer REF is seen frequently, appearing about once every 80 puzzles.
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One with a match?
Officiate
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Arbiter, for short
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Call, in a way
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Expert on plays
Expert on the rules
Fairness determiner
Field marshal?
Flag thrower
Grid arbiter
Grid man
Gridiron "zebra"
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Man on a court, for short
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Ump's companion on a gridiron
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Definition
REF as a noun:
1. (referee, ref) = (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play