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noun • a country in northwestern Africa with a provisional military government; achieved independence from France in 1960; largely western Sahara Desert | ||||||||
| 34% | 9 | Phony moralist | ||||||
noun • a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives | ||||||||
| 34% | 7 | Described as a humanist, moralist, and poet | ||||||
noun • French writer best known for his biographies (1885-1967) | ||||||||
A Moralist Executed In The End For Backing African Country Crossword Clue
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MAURITANIA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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MAURITANIA
Updated: October 14, 2023
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