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noun • a legislator who gives long speeches in an effort to delay or obstruct legislation that he (or she) opposes • (law) a tactic for delaying or obstructing legislation by making long speeches verb • obstruct deliberately by delaying | ||||||||
| 36% | 13 | Linked to the US Capitol Hill | ||||||
adjective • of or relating to congress | ||||||||
| 36% | 8 | Capitol Hill worker | ||||||
noun • a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws | ||||||||
Capitol Hill Ploy Crossword Clue
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FILIBUSTER which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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FILIBUSTER
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times15 Jul 1992 | Across 17 | |
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