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noun • (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon • an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret • one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians | ||||||||
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noun • In Ancient Greece, a walkway with a roof supported by colonnades, often with a wall on one side; specifically, the Great Hall in Athens. | ||||||||
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noun • the making of maps and charts | ||||||||
Ancient Greeks Were Riddled By It Crossword Clue
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SPHINX which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SPHINX
Updated: October 14, 2023
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