Cryptic crossword clue
Woman in tree 6

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word FISHER

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What does FISHER mean?

FISHER noun
  1. A person who catches fish, especially for a living or for sport.
  2. A person attempting to catch fish.
FISHER noun
  1. A North American marten, Martes pennanti, that has thick brown fur.
  2. The fur of Martes pennanti.

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