Favorite entrant in a tournament Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Monday, June 30, 2014 · 12-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, June 30, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · June 30, 2014 · 12-Down · 7 letters
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The player or team given the highest ranking in a seeded tournament, who has the most favourable draw.
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