Killers Boxing Clever Officers Found Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	99%	7		Exact Match!
	noun • an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant • the naval officer in command of a military ship • a policeman in charge of a precinct • an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship • the leader of a group of people • the pilot in charge of an airship • a dining-room attendant who is in charge of the waiters and the seating of customers verb • be the captain of a sports team
	26%	9		Military officers who assist higher-ranking officers
	noun • an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer • large Indian stork with a military gait
	26%	9		Military officers ranking above corporals and below warrant officers
	noun • any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal • a lawman with the rank of sergeant • an English barrister of the highest rank

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	Clue	Source
1	A bird found in the officers' mess? The Guardian Cryptic - 21 Jun 2001	The Guardian Cryptic / 21 Jun 2001
2	A military rank between noncommissioned officers and commissioned officers
3	Beastly noises from boxing promoter, who doesn't open boxing institute The Guardian Cryptic - 23 Mar 2012	The Guardian Cryptic / 23 Mar 2012
4	Clubs, possibly, where naval officers may be found The Guardian Cryptic - 26 Dec 2011	The Guardian Cryptic / 26 Dec 2011
5	Military officers who assist higher-ranking officers
6	One clever enough to win every argument … but not clever enough not to New York Times - 05 Jan 2024	New York Times / 05 Jan 2024
7	Serial killers found on 13, reportedly? The Guardian Cryptic - 27 Nov 2001	The Guardian Cryptic / 27 Nov 2001

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