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His Pen Was Mightier Than Georges Sword Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
PAINE which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PAINE
Updated: October 10, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PAINE" which means:
- noun
- • American revolutionary leader and signer of the declaration of independence (1731-1814)
- • American revolutionary leader and pamphleteer (born in england) who supported the american colonist's fight for independence and supported the french revolution (1737-1809)
An example sentence would be:
- • "I felt a sharp paine in my shoulder."
- • "She winced in paine as the doctor examined her wound."
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| New York Times10 Dec 1980 | Down 48 | |
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