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noun • address to an absent or imaginary person • the mark (') used to indicate the omission of one or more letters from a printed word | ||||||||
36% | 11 | Grocers of compliments | ||||||
noun • someone who humbles himself as a sign of respect; who behaves as if he had no self-respect | ||||||||
36% | 14 | Green grocers | ||||||
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Its Often Abused By Grocers Dealing With Multiples Crossword Clue
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APOSTROPHE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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APOSTROPHE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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