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3 | 33% | 11 | Opportunists, one waiting to open morning paper | |
Opportunists Possibly Those Grasping Persians Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "CARPETBAGGERS" which means:
- noun
- • An outsider who seeks power or success presumptuously
An example sentence would be:
- • "The carpetbaggers arrived in the south after the civil war to take advantage of the economic opportunities."
- • "During reconstruction, many carpetbaggers sought political positions in the newly formed southern governments."
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The Guardian Cryptic05 Oct 2016 | Across 17 | |
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