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noun • Greek author of fables (circa 620-560 BC) | ||||||||
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noun • a Roman statesman and orator remembered for his mastery of Latin prose (106-43 BC) • a linear unit of the size of type slightly larger than an em | ||||||||
Originator Of The Phrase Familiarity Breeds Contempt Crossword Clue
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AESOP which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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AESOP
Updated: October 11, 2023
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