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noun • King of England from 1100 to 1135; youngest son of William the Conqueror; conquered Normandy in 1106 (1068-1135) | ||||||||
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Does Rufus Sometimes Substitute His Second Definition Crossword Clue
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WILLIAM which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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WILLIAM
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | Accidentally killed his own brother, William Rufus | |
2 | Actor whose roles include the anti-hero in Blackadder, Rufus in Love Actually and a vicar in Four Weddings and a Funeral
Telegraph Herculis -
04 Sep 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 04 Sep 2023 |
3 | Big guns for Rufus, a surprisingly domestic type
The Guardian Cryptic -
13 Nov 2002 | The Guardian Cryptic / 13 Nov 2002 |
4 | He earned the nickname 'Rufus' meaning 'red' due to his red hair and ruddy complexion. | |
5 | Known in Latin as “Rufus”, colour used to signify danger or “stop”
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06 Feb 2023 | Telegraph Herculis / 06 Feb 2023 |
6 | Newspapers like pin-ups - Araucaria, Rufus ... which is most sporting? It's a question of vanity
The Guardian Cryptic -
17 Mar 2004 | The Guardian Cryptic / 17 Mar 2004 |
7 | Second of second; second page; second sight
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