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noun • an officer or crew member of a privateer • a privately owned warship commissioned to prey on the commercial shipping or warships of an enemy nation | ||||||||
| 42% | 12 | Authorised | ||||||
noun • the appearance conveyed by a person's face • formal and explicit approval • the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British) verb • consent to, give permission; permit | ||||||||
| 36% | 12 | Non-commissioned or commissioned position | ||||||
noun • rank in a military organization | ||||||||
Government Commissioned Vessel Authorised To Prey On Enemy Shipping Crossword Clue
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PRIVATEER which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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PRIVATEER
Updated: October 13, 2023
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