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noun • (ancient Rome) the leader of 100 soldiers | ||||||||
| 30% | 7 | The first parts of 17- and 22-Across are always this, the first part of 46-Across is sometimes this, and the first part of 55-Across is never this | ||||||
noun • any of the natural numbers (positive or negative) or zero | ||||||||
| 23% | 8 | Military officer who assists a higher-ranking officer | ||||||
noun • an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer • large Indian stork with a military gait | ||||||||
Not A 23 Across First Acting Officer Crossword Clue
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CENTURION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CENTURION
Updated: October 14, 2023
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