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Figures They May Be Burnt Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is EFFIGIES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: EFFIGIES

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199%8Exact Match!
225%6 It may be burnt — that's blooming insane!
325%5 It may be burnt

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We think the answer is "EFFIGIES" which means:

    noun
  • • A representation of a person (especially in the form of sculpture)

An example sentence would be:

  • • "During the protest, the crowd burned effigies of political leaders."
  • • "The museum displayed ancient effigies of gods and goddesses."

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The Guardian Cryptic14 Jan 2002 Down 17
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