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noun • someone who takes the place of another (as when things get dangerous or difficult) | ||||||||
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22% | 10 | Characterized by a brief closure complete with stoppage of airflow, followed by a release through a narrowing or closing of the oral cavity | ||||||
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FILLIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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FILLIN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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