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Scientist Gets Away In A Basket Crossword Clue
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BOFFIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BOFFIN
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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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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| The Guardian Quiptic19 Dec 2016 | Across 10 | |
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