Backup sports squad Crossword Clue

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Backup sports squad Crossword Answer

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BACKUP (noun)
1. a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts
2. (computer science) a copy of a file or directory on a separate storage device
SQUAD (noun)
1. a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
2. a small squad of policemen trained to deal with a particular kind of crime

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Across

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38. "No complaints here"

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Down

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