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Officer Lenient But A Criminal Scratches Bishop Crossword Clue
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LIEUTENANT which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LIEUTENANT
Updated: October 12, 2023
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