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2 | 28% | 5 | One who takes, takes, takes | |
3 | 28% | 8 | One takes pains to avoid amphetamine pills and Swiss pot | |
He Takes Pains To Provide Pleasure Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MASOCHIST" which means:
- noun
- • Someone who obtains pleasure from receiving punishment
An example sentence would be:
- • "He enjoyed the pain inflicted on him during the bdsm session because he was a masochist."
- • "The film character revealed himself to be a masochist, finding pleasure in his own suffering."
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The Guardian Cryptic01 Apr 2002 | Down 6 | |
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