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noun • United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion (1895-1983) | ||||||||
| 28% | 7 | A pugilist or a fighter | ||||||
noun • a large and strong and heavyset man | ||||||||
| 28% | 12 | Defensive response from a pugilist | ||||||
noun • a return punch (especially by a boxer) | ||||||||
Pugilist Jack
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DEMPSEY which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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DEMPSEY
Updated: October 11, 2023
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| New York Times08 Apr 1997 | Across 41 | |
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