The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word ACROBAT
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More clues leading to the result ACROBAT
- After a circus's opening, drum rolls — for him?
- Performer about to hold up a performer
- Turn to hold mug and a tumbler
- A man from the Balkans secures British circus performer
- A Balkan resident embracing British circus performer
- Going round Baltic capital, European put on a jumper?
- A Balkan national hugs British gymnast
- A Balkan native importing British tumbler
- One often changing position, thanks to Ahab finally with killer whale returning
- A moggy about to steal tumbler
Buddy explains!
The straight part
We know that "gymnast" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case gymnast = acrobat.The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
Sadly, We don't have an explanation for this specific crossword clue yet.
What does ACROBAT mean?
ACROBAT noun- An athlete who performs acts requiring skill, agility and coordination.