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noun • the Greek lyric poet of Lesbos; much admired although only fragments of her poetry have been preserved (6th century BC) | ||||||||
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Greek Poetess With An Aversion To Fools Erasing Name On Biro Crossword Clue
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SAPPHO which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SAPPHO
Updated: October 14, 2023
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