King When Retiring Strokes Bird Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is STEPHEN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: STEPHEN

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	34%	6		Stout little person retiring, retiring
3	33%	5		A style of serif typeface with small lines or strokes at the ends of the main strokes

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We think the answer is "STEPHEN" which means:

noun

• English writer (1832-1904)

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The Guardian Cryptic08 Dec 2022	Across 21
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