Solution for 7 May cryptic crossword clue

Hunter – gold one – working (5)

Solution – Orion

Orion was a hunter in Greek mythology – and also the name of a constellation also known as “The Hunter”.

An abbreviation for “gold” is “or”, “one” = I and “on” is the same as “working’ ie if something is “on” it is operational or working.

So or+i+on = “Orion”


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