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| 37% | 5 | From old Dutch for “lover”, a word for a darling, sweetheart or male chum originally, later a ruffian, overbearing thug or tormentor | ||||||
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Lover Right To Leave Old City With Ruffian About Crossword Clue
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TOYBOY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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TOYBOY
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic10 Mar 2015 | Across 23 | TOYBOY |
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