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Id Most Hatred On And Off For Old Fool Crossword Clue
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DOTARD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DOTARD
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "DOTARD" which means:
- noun
- • An oldster in his dotage; someone whose age has impaired his intellect
An example sentence would be:
- • "He became a dotard in his old age, often forgetting even his own name."
- • "The dotard rambled on about his glory days, unaware of his current state."
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| The Guardian Cryptic16 Aug 2021 | Down 22 | |
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