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Riddler Of Old Crossword Clue

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noun

• (Greek mythology) a riddling winged monster with a woman's head and breast on a lion's body; daughter of Typhon

• an inscrutable person who keeps his thoughts and intentions secret

• one of a number of large stone statues with the body of a lion and the head of a man that were built by the ancient Egyptians

34%10 Puzzler or riddler
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34%9 Perplexing riddler
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