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noun • a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage • a fisherman who uses a hook and line • fishes having large mouths with a wormlike filament attached for luring prey | ||||||||
| 27% | 8 | Clothes hanger holder | ||||||
noun • a rack with hooks for temporarily holding coats and hats | ||||||||
| 27% | 10 | Hanger-on | ||||||
noun • someone who takes advantage of the generosity of others | ||||||||
Hanger Lacking Top One That Uses Hooks Crossword Clue
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ANGLER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ANGLER
Updated: March 14, 2024
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