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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 37% | 9 | In the style of the author of 'La Bête humaine' | |
3 | 36% | 9 | A bugbear or bête noire | |
Bete Noir Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ANATHEMA" which means:
- noun
- • A detested person
- • A formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
An example sentence would be:
- • "Cheating in exams is an anathema to the school's honor code."
- • "To some, heavy metal music is considered an anathema to good taste."
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