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Challenge For The Ambitious Governor Disheartened By Casual Staff Crossword Clue
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GREASYPOLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GREASYPOLE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic29 Sep 2022 | Across 13 | GREASYPOLE |
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