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99% | 13 | Exact Match! | ||||||
noun • someone who enjoys transient success but then fails | ||||||||
30% | 9 | Military gunner | ||||||
noun • a serviceman in the artillery | ||||||||
30% | 10 | Expert gunner with outstanding shooting skills | ||||||
verb • aim and shoot with great precision | ||||||||
It Meant No Discharge For The Old Gunner Of No Lasting Worth Crossword Clue
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FLASHINTHEPAN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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FLASHINTHEPAN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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