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noun • a member of the Himalayan people living in Nepal and Tibet who are famous for their skill as mountaineers | ||||||||
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noun • strained or paradoxical use of words either in error (as `blatant' to mean `flagrant') or deliberately (as in a mixed metaphor: `blind mouths') | ||||||||
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adjective • subjected to cruel treatment adjective satellite • used improperly or excessively especially drugs | ||||||||
Phrase Misused In Asian Language Crossword Clue
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SHERPA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SHERPA
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic01 Jan 2009 | Down 19 | |
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