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noun • American plants closely resembling Old World mistletoe • Old World parasitic shrub having branching greenish stems with leathery leaves and waxy white glutinous berries; the traditional mistletoe of Christmas • shrub of central and southeastern Europe; partially parasitic on beeches, chestnuts and oaks | ||||||||
48% | 7 | Surname of the character Ray played by Robert Downey Jr. in the film "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" | ||||||
noun • English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593) • tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler | ||||||||
42% | 6 | To gloss over or excuse; excuse or cover up (an offense, error, etc.) | ||||||
verb • To extenuate, explain away, gloss over. • To use flattering language. • To smooth over; to palliate by specious explanation. • To give a shine to (something or someone). | ||||||||
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MISTLETOE which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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MISTLETOE
Updated: June 10, 2024
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