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2 | 27% | 9 | Old tiara bought initially off the back of a lorry | |
3 | 27% | 8 | Small knife I bought initially for cut of meat | |
Gem Of A Motor Bought Initially By Relative Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CARBUNCLE" which means:
- noun
- • Deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facets
- • An infection larger than a boil and with several openings for discharge of pus
An example sentence would be:
- • "He developed a painful carbuncle on his back."
- • "The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the infected carbuncle."
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The Guardian Cryptic01 May 2002 | Down 14 | |
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