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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 28% | 7 | Won the Pushkin Prize for Literature in 1888 | |
3 | 28% | 4 | Title of an Alexander Pushkin poem | |
Corruption As Described By Pushkin Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "NEPOTISM" which means:
- noun
- • Favoritism shown to relatives or close friends by those in power (as by giving them jobs)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ceo's decision to hire his nephew was a clear case of nepotism."
- • "Many people believe that nepotism is a major obstacle to equal opportunity and fairness."
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The Guardian Cryptic03 Jan 2006 | Down 15 | |
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