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We've checked our database and believe the answer is ASSASSIN which was last seen in the Telegraph Cross Atlantic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: ASSASSIN

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We think the answer is "ASSASSIN" which means:

    noun
  • • A murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
  • • A member of a secret order of muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed christian crusaders
  • verb
  • • To assassinate.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "The assassin silently approached his target in the dark alleyway."
  • • "The king hired an assassin to eliminate his political rival."

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