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He Had A Tale To Tell About The First Lady Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "REEVE" which means:
- noun
- • Female ruff verb
- • Pass a rope through
- • Pass through a hole or opening
- • Fasten by passing through a hole or around something
An example sentence would be:
- • "The reeve was responsible for overseeing the management of the estate."
- • "The village reeve was elected to represent the interests of the local community."
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The Guardian Cryptic24 Aug 2011 | Down 21 | |
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