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Lore From Old Wives Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TALES" which means:
- noun
- • A message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
- • A trivial lie
An example sentence would be:
- • "She loved reading fairy tales as a child."
- • "The book contains a collection of folk tales from different cultures."
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New York Times04 May 1982 | Down 32 | |
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