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noun • large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male • (astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo • the fifth sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about July 23 to August 22 • a celebrity who is lionized (much sought after) | ||||||||
| 32% | 9 | Like a drain after a drain cleaner | ||||||
verb • To remove a stoppage; to clear a blockage. • To unplug or uncork a container. • To draw out the stops of (an organ). adjective • Not having been stopped. | ||||||||
| 31% | 15 | Also known as a storm drain or a surface water drain. | ||||||
noun • a system of watercourses or drains for carrying off excess water | ||||||||
Possible 1S Last To Drain Into Earth On The Contrary Crossword Clue
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LIONS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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LIONS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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