Surname associated with a driving passion? Crossword Clue

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Surname associated with a driving passion? Crossword Answer

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DRIVING (noun)
1. hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver
2. the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal
DRIVING (adjective)
1. having the power of driving or impelling
2. acting with vigor
SURNAME (noun)
1. the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member’s given name)

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