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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 41% | 8 | Like Oedipus's curse in "Oedipus Rex" | |
3 | 36% | 8 | Prohibition or prohibition | |
A Specific Prohibition For Oedipus Crossword Clue
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THEBAN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
THEBAN
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "THEBAN" which means:
- adjective
- • Of or relating to the egyptian city of thebes or its people or culture
- • Of or relating to the greek city of thebes or its people or culture noun
- • An egyptian inhabitant of ancient thebes
- • A greek inhabitant of ancient thebes
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