The Clue
Ring separator (7 letter answer)
The Answer
REFEREE
Tags
Notes
The answer REFEREE is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
REFEREE as a noun:
1. (referee, ref) = (sports) the chief official (as in boxing or American football) who is expected to ensure fair play
2. (reviewer, referee, reader) = someone who reads manuscripts and judges their suitability for publication
3. an attorney appointed by a court to investigate and report on a case
REFEREE as a verb:
1. (referee, umpire) = be a referee or umpire in a sports competition
2. (referee, peer review) = evaluate professionally a colleague's work