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1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 36% | 7 | Official dictionary used in this game is the Merriam-Webster Official Scrabble Players Dictionary | |
3 | 34% | 13 | Author of the influential dictionary 'Webster's Dictionary' | |
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We think the answer is "EDICT" which means:
- noun
- • A formal or authoritative proclamation
- • A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The king issued an edict declaring a national holiday."
- • "The government issued an edict demanding all citizens to pay their taxes."
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The Guardian Cryptic31 Jan 2012 | Across 14 | |
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