handicapper
noun
hand·i·cap·per
ˈhan-di-ˌka-pər 
-dē-
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The fat tees and the iron covers — only high-handicappers use them.
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Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The nonpartisan election handicappers Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball separately determined that the ruling could place seven Democratic congressional seats at risk across Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and South Carolina.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2026
One reason to doubt the betting prowess of handicappers like Perry, who claims to make tens of millions a year gambling, is that the professional sportsbooks are carefully designed to prevent such success stories.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan handicapper of congressional elections, has predicted that neither party will gain an overall advantage due to redistricting.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
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Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 18 May 2026
The nonpartisan election handicappers Cook Political Report and Sabato’s Crystal Ball separately determined that the ruling could place seven Democratic congressional seats at risk across Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee and South Carolina.
—Ryan Mancini, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2026
One reason to doubt the betting prowess of handicappers like Perry, who claims to make tens of millions a year gambling, is that the professional sportsbooks are carefully designed to prevent such success stories.
—Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2026
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan handicapper of congressional elections, has predicted that neither party will gain an overall advantage due to redistricting.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Handicapper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handicapper. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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