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noun • the Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; much admired although only fragments of her poetry have been preserved (6th century BC) | ||||||||
| 32% | 9 | Like a drain after a drain cleaner | ||||||
verb • To remove a stoppage; to clear a blockage. • To unplug or uncork a container. • To draw out the stops of (an organ). adjective • Not having been stopped. | ||||||||
| 31% | 15 | Also known as a storm drain or a surface water drain. | ||||||
noun • a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water | ||||||||
Drain Soup For Old Poet Crossword Clue
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SAPPHO which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SAPPHO
Updated: October 14, 2023
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