The Clue
Sport started in Persia (4 letter answer)
The Answer
POLO
Tags
Notes
The answer POLO is seen frequently, appearing about once every 110 puzzles.
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Legendary Marco
Princely pastime
Shirt style
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Type of coat
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Prince Charles's sport
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Left-handers can't play it
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Definition
POLO as a noun:
1. (Polo, Marco Polo) = Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
2. a game similar to field hockey but played on horseback using long-handled mallets and a wooden ball