The Clue
Southpaw (5 letter answer)
The Answer
LEFTY
Tags
Notes
The answer LEFTY is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
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Definition
LEFTY as a noun:
1. (left-hander, lefty, southpaw) = a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right; "their pitcher was a southpaw"
2. (left-handed pitcher, left-hander, left hander, lefthander, lefty, southpaw) = a baseball pitcher who throws the ball with the left hand