Backed team’s long shot Crossword Clue

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Backed team’s long shot Crossword Answer

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(adjective)
1. denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
(noun)
1. the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
2. a playing card or domino or die whose upward face shows six pips

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

BACKED (adjective)
1. having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
2. used of film that is coated on the side opposite the emulsion with a substance to absorb light
LONG (adjective)
1. good at remembering
2. planning prudently for the future
LONG (verb)
1. desire strongly or persistently

Hint 3: Anagram

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Across

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Down

1. Old or modern artist endlessly showing up

2. Kind of court that proceeds by leaps and bounds

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