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noun • a candidate put forward to divide the Opposition or to mask the true candidate • something serving to conceal plans; a fictitious reason that is concocted in order to conceal the real reason • screen consisting of a figure of a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game • a horse behind which a hunter hides while stalking game | ||||||||
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Odd Us Candidate Who Kept Spirits Up Crossword Clue
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RUMRUNNER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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RUMRUNNER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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