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noun • (Old Testament) a giant Philistine warrior who was slain by David with a slingshot • someone that is abnormally large and powerful | ||||||||
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noun • any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas • French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397) • United States actor and comedian (born in 1945) • United States actress (1913-1990) • United States singer (1917-1995) | ||||||||
Giant Porker Swallows Tail When Retreating Crossword Clue
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GOLIATH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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GOLIATH
Updated: October 14, 2023
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