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The Clue
Reliable old hands (9 letter answer)
The Answer
WARHORSES
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Notes
The answer WARHORSES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
WARHORSE as a noun:
1. a work of art (composition or drama) that is part of the standard repertory but has become hackneyed from much repetition
2. (veteran, old-timer, oldtimer, old hand, warhorse, old stager, stager) = an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service
3. horse used in war