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noun • a cock bred and trained for fighting • someone who is a very fierce fighter | ||||||||
| 22% | 10 | Contender | ||||||
noun • the contestant you hope to defeat | ||||||||
| 22% | 9 | Contender far off catching up from behind | ||||||
noun • a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy | ||||||||
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GAMECOCK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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GAMECOCK
Updated: October 14, 2023
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