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Unprofessional American Friend Hurt When Wings Clipped

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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: AMATEUR

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noun

• someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime

• an athlete who does not play for pay

adjective satellite

• engaged in as a pastime

• lacking professional skill or expertise

35%8 Like a bird with wings clipped
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32%4 Bird needs heart with wings clipped
noun

• bulky greyish-brown eagle with a short wedge-shaped white tail; of Europe and Greenland

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