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1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 32% | 3 | a word used to refer to a person or thing when you are not mentioning any particular person or thing | |
3 | 32% | 8 | A person or thing that is named after another person or thing | |
Detested Person Or Thing Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ANATHEMA" which means:
- noun
- • A detested person
- • A formal ecclesiastical curse accompanied by excommunication
An example sentence would be:
- • "Cheating in exams is an anathema to the school's honor code."
- • "To some, heavy metal music is considered an anathema to good taste."
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The Guardian Quick08 Apr 2014 | Across 17 | |
The Guardian Quick14 Nov 2001 | Across 1 | |
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1 | A person or thing that is universally detested | |
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The Guardian Everyman -
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