The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word SUMO which also is the latest solution we found used in Newsday in 2014.
Athlete hoping not to be thrown out crossword clue answers
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| Answer | Likelyness | Letters |
|---|---|---|
| SUMO | 100 % | 4 |
Words with a meaning similar to the clue: Athlete hoping not to be thrown out
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- aut
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Crossword Answer definitions
SUMO noun- A stylised Japanese form of wrestling in which a wrestler loses if he is forced from the ring, or if any part of his body except the soles of his feet touches the ground.
- A rikishi (sumo wrestler)
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