Forward thinkers, of a sort Crossword Clue

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Hint 1: Clue Definitions

FORWARD (adverb)
1. forward in time or order or degree
2. near or toward the bow of a ship or cockpit of a plane
FORWARD (verb)
1. send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
FORWARD (adjective)
1. moving forward
2. at or near or directed toward the front
FORWARD (noun)
1. a position on a basketball, soccer, or hockey team
2. the person who plays the position of forward in certain games, such as basketball, soccer, or hockey
SORT (noun)
1. an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
2. a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
SORT (verb)
1. arrange or order by classes or categories
2. examine in order to test suitability

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