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Old Writer Crossword Clue
There are 2 exact and 134 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
SCRIBE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SCRIBE
Updated: December 13, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "SCRIBE" which means:
- noun
- • Informal terms for journalists
- • French playwright (1791-1861)
- • Someone employed to make written copies of documents and manuscripts
- • A sharp-pointed awl for marking wood or metal to be cut verb
- • Score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking
An example sentence would be:
- • "The ancient egyptians relied on scribes to record important events."
- • "The scribe meticulously copied each line of the sacred text."
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