Footballer, one not working (7) Crossword Clue

Here is the answer for the crossword clue Footballer, one not working (7) featured in Guardian Cryptic puzzle on January 12, 2026. We have found 40 possible answers for this clue in our database. Among them, one solution stands out with a 98% match which has a length of 7 letters. We think the likely answer to this clue is STRIKER.

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40 Potential Answers:

RankAnswerLengthSourceDate
98% STRIKER Footballer, one not working (7) (7) The Guardian Cryptic Jan 12, 2026
11% DOWN One of four in football (4) Universal Jan 5, 2026
10% ARA Football's Parseghian (3) Eugene Sheffer Jan 9, 2026
10% ELI Manning of football (3) Premier Sunday Jan 4, 2026
10% GOALNET Football blocker? (7) New York Times Dec 14, 2025
10% AIR Football filler (3) Newsday Dec 1, 2025
10% POET One working on their feet (4) Newsday Nov 15, 2025
10% FAILURE Football manager with one draw and a defeat (7) The Times Cryptic Nov 14, 2025
9% OPERATIONAL Working (11) The Times Sunday Concise Jan 11, 2026
9% BOILERSUIT One-piece protective work garment (10) The Telegraph Cross Atlantic Jan 10, 2026

Clues for The Guardian Cryptic Puzzle on January 12, 2026

Footballer, one not working (7) Crossword Clue
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