Solution for 29 April cryptic crossword clue

Coach’s dedication (9)

Solution – Diligence

The tricky bit is knowing that a diligence was a type of carriage or coach drawn by horses in olden days.  The setter of the clue wanted you to think about “coach” in the sense of a sports coach – they’re tricky that way.

Then another word for dedication is diligence.


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