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noun • British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888) • the hero of William Shakespeare's tragedy who was betrayed and mistreated by two of his scheming daughters | ||||||||
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Humorous Writer Tragic Figure Abused By Children Crossword Clue
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LEAR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LEAR
Updated: October 14, 2023
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