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noun • any active agent who appears unexpectedly to solve an insoluble difficulty | ||||||||
| 37% | 11 | Contrived plot twists | ||||||
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Contrived Plot Device In A Play Or Novel Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DEUSEXMACHINA which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DEUSEXMACHINA
Updated: October 15, 2023
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