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noun • a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms | ||||||||
29% | 9 | Playwright associated with the witticism 'Why don't you write plays anymore?' - 'Why don't you act any more?' | ||||||
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27% | 11 | Advocated for 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy in the military | ||||||
noun • United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937) | ||||||||
Game To Don Legwear This Persons Possibly Returned For A Fee Crossword Clue
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HOSTAGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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HOSTAGE
Updated: June 26, 2024
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