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noun • an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc. | ||||||||
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adjective satellite • having a long sharp point | ||||||||
| 27% | 4 | Give punch to the punch | ||||||
noun • a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) • a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns verb • spin, wind, or twist together • make by braiding or interlacing • do lacework • draw through eyes or holes • add alcohol to (beverages) | ||||||||
Officer In Trouble Caught By Punch Crossword Clue
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BAILIFF which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BAILIFF
Updated: October 14, 2023
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