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noun • a device that dampens or moistens something | ||||||||
| 39% | 6 | A killjoy or spoilsport | ||||||
noun • A lout or similar disruptive person. • One with strong moral views against excessive consumption of alcohol, gambling, pornography, etc., who seeks to promulgate those views. • Something of great interest or beauty. interjection • An indication of excitement, surprise, astonishment, or pleasure. • An expression of amazement, awe, or admiration. • Used sarcastically to express disapproval of something. | ||||||||
| 37% | 11 | Spoilsport | ||||||
noun • someone who spoils the pleasure of others | ||||||||
Lady Reading About Writer Is A Spoilsport Crossword Clue
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DAMPENER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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DAMPENER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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