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Deft Old Secretary Hm Enlisted Shows Patience With Capital Maybe Crossword Clue
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LIGHTOPERA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LIGHTOPERA
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic09 Oct 2020 | Down 12 | |
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