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Challengers Maybe Defeat Favourites Finally Crossword Clue

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noun

• an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

• a large (usually metallic) vessel for holding gases or liquids

• as much as a tank will hold

• a freight car that transports liquids or gases in bulk

• a cell for violent prisoners

verb

• store in a tank by causing (something) to flow into it

• consume excessive amounts of alcohol

• treat in a tank

42%8Favourites for dessert lovers
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42%11 Culinary favourites
noun

• a strong liking

• a predisposition in favor of something

• the right or chance to choose

• grant of favor or advantage to one over another (especially to a country or countries in matters of international trade, such as levying duties)

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Telegraph Cryptic14 Nov 2024 Down 2
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