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noun • one of the great tragedians of ancient Greece (497-406 BC) | ||||||||
| 58% | 8 | Like Oedipus's curse in "Oedipus Rex" | ||||||
adjective satellite • characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is • humorously sarcastic or mocking | ||||||||
| 55% | 9 | Ancient Greek playwright of tragedies like 'Oedipus Rex' | ||||||
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Greek Dramatist Author Of Oedipus Rex Crossword Clue
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SOPHOCLES which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SOPHOCLES
Updated: October 13, 2023
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4 | Subject of the Greek tragedy 'Oedipus Rex' | |
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