Answer:

bowler

AnswerCrossword Clue
BOWLERAlley frequenter
BOWLEROne hanging out in an alley
BOWLEROne unhappy about a split
BOWLERAlley competitor
BOWLERFrequent striker
BOWLERCricket-team member
BOWLERLeague member, often
BOWLERDerby.
BOWLERLondoner's derby.
BOWLERKind of hat.
BOWLERBritish derby
BOWLERLane user
BOWLERTopping for a toff
BOWLERHat that may be tipped
BOWLEROne who hopes for strikes
BOWLERDerby hat
BOWLERStriking player
BOWLERStrike seeker