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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 18% | 6 | Sometimes called the devil's walking stick | |
3 | 18% | 10 | Named after a Persian word meaning devil's dung | |
Devil Of A Match Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LUCIFER" which means:
- noun
- • Lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
- • (judeo-christian and islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of god; tempter of mankind; master of hell
- • A planet (usually venus) seen just before sunrise in the eastern sky
An example sentence would be:
- • "The term lucifer is also used to refer to the planet venus."
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