The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word GLADIATOR
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More clues leading to the result GLADIATOR
- Happy one, a politician mostly the combative type
- A dog trial involved one entering the ring
- Film featuring boy — one as swamp attack victim?
- Boy guarded by soldier on list, upcoming fighter
- One armed boy and I feeding creature of the swamps
- Happy to air treatment for old fighter
- Wagging tail, a dog’s put on lead – in reality one’s a fierce fighter
- Small alligator eats boy, one brave fighter
- Rubbish opera, La Gioconda, initially upset combatant
- Fierce debater, performer in Rome
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What does GLADIATOR mean?
GLADIATOR noun- (in ancient Rome) A person (professional or slave) who entertained the public by engaging in mortal combat with another, or with a wild animal.
- (by extension) A disputant in a public controversy or debate.
- A professional boxer.
- To fight as entertainment for others.
- To compete in a public contest.
- To debate or argue.
- To act aggressively toward others.