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interjection • An expression of sorrow or mourning. | ||||||||
| 27% | 8 | Dear, dear! | ||||||
adverb • very adjective satellite • characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for • of high worth or cost • held in great esteem for admirable qualities especially of an intrinsic nature • obviously contrived to charm | ||||||||
| 27% | 6 | Untidy hair - dear, dear | ||||||
noun • a little girl (usually one you are fond of) | ||||||||
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ALACK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ALACK
Updated: October 14, 2023
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