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noun • a town in northern France on the Strait of Dover that serves as a ferry port to England; in 1347 it was captured by the English king Edward III after a long siege and remained in English hands until it was recaptured by the French king Henry II in 1558 | ||||||||
| 33% | 8 | Drink somewhat hotter, amazingly, knocked back | ||||||
noun • an Italian almond liqueur | ||||||||
| 29% | 5 | Somewhat controversial treasure | ||||||
noun • treasure of unknown ownership found hidden (usually in the earth) | ||||||||
French Port Controversial Actor Knocked Back Somewhat Crossword Clue
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CALAIS which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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CALAIS
Updated: February 5, 2025
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