Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word HOUSEMAN

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What does HOUSEMAN mean?

HOUSEMAN noun
  1. A male follower or retainer; a male domestic worker or servant.
  2. A medical graduate gaining practical experience in a hospital; a house officer.

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