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noun • someone who is critical of the motives of others • a member of a group of ancient Greek philosophers who advocated the doctrine that virtue is the only good and that the essence of virtue is self-control | ||||||||
42% | 5 | Fault-finds to a fault | ||||||
noun • the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised • any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae verb • raise trivial objections | ||||||||
29% | 8 | Person who finds fault unnecessarily | ||||||
noun • a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections | ||||||||
He Finds Fault In Fancy Nicknames Crossword Clue
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CYNIC which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CYNIC
Updated: October 14, 2023
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