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noun • (soccer) a goal that results when a player inadvertently knocks the ball into the goal he is defending | ||||||||
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noun • An automobile, particularly one which is old and inexpensive. | ||||||||
Backfiring Effort Crossword Clue
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OWNGOAL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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OWNGOAL
Updated: October 13, 2023
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