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noun • a circumscribed inflammatory and often suppurating lesion on the skin or an internal mucous surface resulting in necrosis of tissue | ||||||||
| 30% | 7 | Queen who is an unwitting participant in a cruel twist of fate | ||||||
noun • (Greek mythology) queen of Thebes who unknowingly married her own son Oedipus | ||||||||
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verb • to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling) | ||||||||
Cruel Twist A Source Of Pain Crossword Clue
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ULCER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ULCER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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