Heavy hitter Crossword Clue

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Heavy hitter Crossword Answer

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SLEDGE

(6 letters)

MAUL

(4 letters)

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

HITTER (noun)
1. someone who hits
2. (baseball) a ballplayer who is batting
HEAVY (adverb)
1. slowly as if burdened by much weight
HEAVY (adjective)
1. lacking lightness or liveliness
2. slow and laborious because of weight
HEAVY (noun)
1. an actor who plays villainous roles
2. a serious (or tragic) role in a play

Hint 2: Other Answers Used in the Past

SLEDGE
(6 letters)
MAUL
(4 letters)

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