One Who Tries Hard To Get A Riddle Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • a filter to retain larger pieces while smaller pieces and liquids pass through
	34%	6		Tries to get the hard-to-get
	noun • the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture • United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873) • a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time verb • go after with the intent to catch • pursue someone sexually or romantically • cut a groove into • cut a furrow into a columns
	32%	3		Riddle-me, riddle-me-___
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The Guardian Cryptic24 Jun 2013	Across 21
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