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Axes To Split Old Plank Pretty Ugly One Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
OXYMORON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OXYMORON
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic28 Apr 2015 | Down 7 | |
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