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Pedestal Figure Crossword Clue

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noun

• a material effigy that is worshipped

• someone who is adored blindly and excessively

• an ideal instance; a perfect embodiment of a concept

29%11 Putting a legendary figure on a pedestal
verb

• love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol

21%3 A three-letter word meaning 'pedestal'
noun

• a collection of anecdotes about a person or place

• mother of the ancient Irish gods; sometimes identified with Danu

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Source #Number Answer
New York Times26 Dec 2004 Down 93
New York Times24 Jul 1994 Across 57
New York Times25 Mar 1994 Down 2
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