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Game Played When Up Against Difficult Case Meaning One May Be Tied Up At Work Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ESCAPOLOGIST which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ESCAPOLOGIST
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "ESCAPOLOGIST" which means:
- noun
- • An entertainer who is expert in the art of escaping
An example sentence would be:
- • "The famous escapologist amazed the crowd with his daring stunts."
- • "She became interested in magic after watching an escapologist on television."
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| The Guardian Cryptic13 Jul 2017 | Across 14 | |
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