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| 40% | 9 | One who forestalls others | ||||||
noun • someone who acquires land by preemption • a bidder in bridge who makes a preemptive bid | ||||||||
| 40% | 11 | An obstructive individual who preempts or forestalls a situation | ||||||
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Forestalls Dust Up Ultimately Before Tempers Frayed Crossword Clue
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PRE-EMPTS which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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PRE-EMPTS
Updated: October 12, 2023
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| Telegraph Toughie16 Feb 2023 | Across 20 | PRE-EMPTS |
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