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adjective • serving to promote your interest noun • a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one adjective satellite • appropriate to a purpose; practical | ||||||||
32% | 6 | The little wooden boy who dreams of becoming a real boy | ||||||
noun • United States film maker who pioneered animated cartoons and created such characters as Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck; founded Disneyland (1901-1966) | ||||||||
32% | 8 | Last name of the American songwriter behind the hit song 'Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)' | ||||||
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Former Patient Takes Small Boy For A Time As Appropriate Crossword Clue
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EXPEDIENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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EXPEDIENT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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