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noun • minute two-winged mosquito-like fly lacking biting mouthparts; appear in dancing swarms especially near water | ||||||||
| 29% | 5 | Faint or faint-hearted | ||||||
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| 21% | 6 | Araucaria, for example, an old name Paul's backing | ||||||
noun • a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role | ||||||||
Insect For Example With Faint Backing Crossword Clue
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MIDGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MIDGE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic05 Feb 2003 | Across 9 | |
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