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noun • a commissioned military officer • an officer in a police force • an assistant with power to act when his superior is absent • an officer holding a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant commander and above lieutenant junior grade | ||||||||
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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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LIEUTENANT
Updated: October 12, 2023
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