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Mother And Father In America Originally A Secretive Family Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
MAFIA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MAFIA
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "MAFIA" which means:
- noun
- • A crime syndicate in the united states; organized in families; believed to have important relations to the sicilian mafia
- • Any tightly knit group of trusted associates
- • A secret terrorist group in sicily; originally opposed tyranny but evolved into a criminal organization in the middle of the 19th century
An example sentence would be:
- • "The mafia is known for its criminal activities and organized crime."
- • "The police have been investigating the mafia for years."
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| The Guardian Cryptic28 Dec 2015 | Across 6 | |
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