The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word GLAZIER
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More clues leading to the result GLAZIER
- The answer to this clue should fit the light
- Tradesman more likely to avoid work after golf
- Window fixer initially gets less inclined to work
- Glass fitter less inclined to work after end of morning
- Tradesman is good, but working less hard
- One mainly expects to see through his work
- Tradesman less inclined to work after onset of gale
- Worker is less industrious after final warning
- Windows installer close to updating, not working as hard
- His work is often framed
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The straight part
We know that "Tradesman" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case tradesman = glazier.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.
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What does GLAZIER mean?
GLAZIER noun- One who glazes; a craftsman who works with glass, fitting windows, etc.
- Having the appearance of a glaze; glazed.