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noun • a deliberately misleading fabrication | ||||||||
| 31% | 9 | Had a fear of police and once said, 'Some of my critics have accused me of liking only suspenseful stories... This is completely untrue. I like the ordinary, everyday, ordinary suspense story' | ||||||
noun • English film director noted for his skill in creating suspense (1899-1980) | ||||||||
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noun • a trivial lie • pretentious or silly talk or writing | ||||||||
King Perhaps Outlining An Untrue Story Crossword Clue
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CANARD which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CANARD
Updated: October 14, 2023
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