The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word BACKSTOP
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More clues leading to the result BACKSTOP
- Last resort to put up the money for station
- Supports crown as a last resort?
- Bread roll – stock ordered in – Irish one’s had much exposure
- Rounders fielder supports spinner
- Catcher supports spinner
- Position that applies to across clue after 90-degree rotation?
- Players in defence getting best extra support
- Pots providing extra support
- It might be seen at a ballpark: batting average 100, then 1000- Wild!
- Champions raising funds to acquire baseball player
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The straight part
We know that "Position" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case position = backstop.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does BACKSTOP mean?
BACKSTOP noun- A thing or a person put in the rear or in the back of something to reinforce, hold, support.
- A default arrangement that holds if all else fails.
- A wall or fence behind home plate.
- A catcher; the position of catcher.
- (rounders) The player who stands immediately behind the striking base.
- The longstop.
- The wicket-keeper.
- Something serving to bolster or support a cover story etc.
- To serve as backstop for.
- To bolster, support.