Ruined City With Exaggerated Style One That Is Seen In Retrospect Crossword Clue

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Updated: January 12, 2025

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	noun • ancient city to the southeast of Naples that was buried by a volcanic eruption from Vesuvius
	33%	9		Seeing with perfect clarity in retrospect
	noun • understanding the nature of an event after it has happened
	33%	15		In retrospect
	adverb • in a manner contemplative of past events

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The Guardian Cryptic11 Nov 2024	Across 23
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