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34% | 6 | Thick wooden chopping-boards upon which individuals are said to figuratively place their heads or necks when risking their reputations etc | ||||||
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Refers To Big Men Both Losing Their Heads Crossword Clue
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ALLUDES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ALLUDES
Updated: October 14, 2023
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