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noun • (British slang) a scientist or technician engaged in military research | ||||||||
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verb • command against | ||||||||
| 42% | 6 | To fob someone off with excuses | ||||||
verb • sell as genuine, sell with the intention to deceive | ||||||||
Scientist Brought In To Fob Off Inspectors Crossword Clue
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BOFFIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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BOFFIN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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05 Nov 1999 | The Guardian Quick / 05 Nov 1999 |
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03 Aug 1992 | New York Times / 03 Aug 1992 |
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17 Sep 2023 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 17 Sep 2023 |
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19 Aug 1980 | New York Times / 19 Aug 1980 |
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21 Dec 1989 | New York Times / 21 Dec 1989 |
