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Opponent Wins Over Philosopher Crossword Clue
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GAINSAYER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
GAINSAYER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic06 Dec 2001 | Across 16 | |
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