Starting squad (Hyph.) Crossword Clue

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Starting squad (Hyph.) Crossword Answer

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

STARTING (noun)
1. a turn to be a starter (in a game at the beginning)
STARTING (adjective)
1. appropriate to the beginning or start of an event
2. (especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
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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