Close-contact sport that has nothing to do with "rugs" or "bees" despite what its name may make one think
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The clue “Close-contact sport that has nothing to do with "rugs" or "bees" despite what its name may make one think” was published in the Daily Themed Crossword on January 13, 2026, where it appeared as 7 Down. The solution is RUGBY — a 5-letter word that fits the 5-square down entry in the grid.
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