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noun • (Greek mythology) a tragic king of Thebes who unknowingly killed his father Laius and married his mother Jocasta; the subject of the drama `Oedipus Rex' by Sophocles | ||||||||
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noun • English dramatist who collaborated with John Fletcher (1584-1616) | ||||||||
Reference Book Where One Turns Up King In Sex Play Crossword Clue
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OEDIPUSREX which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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OEDIPUSREX
Updated: October 14, 2023
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