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noun • a small amount of money • a lace used for fastening shoes | ||||||||
| 49% | 10 | A sign of economy afoot | ||||||
noun • a lace used for fastening shoes • a small amount of money | ||||||||
| 40% | 8 | Famous for his catchphrase: 'The game is afoot!' | ||||||
noun • someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations | ||||||||
A Sign Of Economy Afoot Crossword Clue
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SHOESTRING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SHOESTRING
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic16 Jul 2001 | Across 23 | |
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