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noun • an informal use of the Latin word for father; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously | ||||||||
| 30% | 6 | Shed a tear | ||||||
verb • To produce tears. | ||||||||
| 30% | 11 | Rehearsed diligently, perhaps in a quiet shed | ||||||
verb • To practice or rehearse using a musical instrument. | ||||||||
Quiet Tear Shed By Father Crossword Clue
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PATER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PATER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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