Mince Pie First Taken Up By The Few Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	32%	4		Mince-pie ingredient
3	32%	6		Bit of a mince pie?

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "SPITFIRE" which means:

noun

• A highly emotional and quick-tempered person (especially a girl or woman)

An example sentence would be:

• "She's a real spitfire, always speaking her mind."
• "The actress played the role of a witty spitfire in the movie."

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The Guardian Cryptic18 Oct 2004	Across 27
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