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1 | 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 44% | 8 | Fob off | |
3 | 42% | 6 | To fob someone off with excuses | |
Scientist Brought In To Fob Off Inspectors Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BOFFIN" which means:
- noun
- • (british slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research
An example sentence would be:
- • "The boffin discovered a new species of butterfly."
- • "She consulted with a team of boffins to solve the complex equation."
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