Dumber pants, a forerunner of shorts? Crossword Clue

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Dumber pants, a forerunner of shorts? Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. a group of islands in the Atlantic off the Carolina coast; British colony; a popular resort

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

FORERUNNER (noun)
1. something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
2. a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
SHORTS (noun)
1. (used in the plural) trousers that end at or above the knee
2. underpants worn by men

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
RUMBAED

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