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3 | 38% | 11 | Irrepressible urge to drink | |
Had An Irrepressible Desire To Drink For A Number Of Years Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "LUSTRUM" which means:
- noun
- • A period lasting five years
- • A ceremonial purification of the roman population every five years following the census
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ancient romans celebrated the completion of a lustrum with a grand festival."
- • "A lustrum was a period of five years in ancient rome."
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