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As King He Started Corporal Punishment Crossword Clue
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HEROD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HEROD
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "HEROD" which means:
- noun
- • King of judea who (according to the new testament) tried to kill jesus by ordering the death of all children under age two in bethlehem (74-4 bc)
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