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noun • (Greek mythology) a ship-devouring whirlpool lying on the other side of a narrow strait from Scylla | ||||||||
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verb • make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear • cause to form crystals or assume crystalline form • assume crystalline form; become crystallized • cause to take on a definite and clear shape | ||||||||
Cautious Bids Ordered It Was Dangerous For Old Sailors Crossword Clue
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CHARYBDIS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CHARYBDIS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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