NOUN: "one who succeeds in a competitive or highly difficult field or profession at an early age" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "one who succeeds in a competitive or highly difficult field or profession at an early age" Crossword Answer

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COMPETITIVE (adjective)
1. involving competition or competitiveness
2. showing a fighting disposition
PROFESSION (noun)
1. an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
2. affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith

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