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noun • a silky-coated sheepdog with a long ruff and long narrow head developed in Scotland | ||||||||
| 42% | 6 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) | ||||||
verb • To extenuate, explain away, gloss over. • To use flattering language. • To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation. • To give a shine to (something or someone). | ||||||||
| 35% | 8 | Officer with the rank of field officer in the Indian Army | ||||||
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Army Officer With What May Be An Excuse For A Dog Crossword Clue
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COLLIE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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COLLIE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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