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verb • find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of • find the solution • settle, as of a debt | ||||||||
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verb • exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress • deteriorate through use or stress | ||||||||
29% | 8 | "Break, Break, Break" poet | ||||||
noun • Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892) | ||||||||
Break Down When Director Is Lost For Answer Crossword Clue
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SOLVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SOLVE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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