The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word TYPIST
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result TYPIST
- Pool worker one goes in to look up in Times
- In reality, pi’s the key operator
- Key figure from Thailand very drunk, they say
- Key worker reported Asian drunk
- Office worker is endlessly kind – and is on time
- Asian, drunk, reported by office worker
- Office worker is pretty stupid, about to be sacked
- It’s pity that saved one swimming pool worker
- Key worker‘s good in extremely touchy-feely way
- Pool worker starts to take you paddling in swimming trunks
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The straight part
We know that "key operator" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case key operator = typist.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 TYPIST mean?
TYPIST noun- A person who types, a clerical worker who writes letters, etc., using a typewriter.