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Excessively Keen To Start With Maiden Maybe Grabbed The Reins Crossword Clue

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29%4Excessively keen
adjective satellite

• (often followed by `for') ardently or excessively desirous

• marked by active interest and enthusiasm

29%7Excessively ring maiden, in a sense
adverb

• more than necessary

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The Guardian Cryptic05 Sep 2023 Down 16 TOOKOVER
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