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noun • a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed • a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders | ||||||||
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Pompous Pair Not Out But One Might Take You Out Crossword Clue
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ASSASSIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ASSASSIN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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