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noun • transposition of initial consonants in a pair of words | ||||||||
| 34% | 10 | Cryptic compiler's to start in earnest | ||||||
adjective satellite • of an obscure nature • having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding | ||||||||
| 33% | 9 | "Promises, Promises" writer | ||||||
noun • United States playwright noted for light comedies (born in 1927) | ||||||||
Promises No Cryptic Compiler May Use This Crossword Clue
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SPOONERISM which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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SPOONERISM
Updated: January 28, 2025
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1 | "Promises, Promises" writer
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4 | Cryptic compiler's to start in earnest
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7 | They may make promises they have no intention of keeping |
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