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Scot Cut Short A Holy Man With A Wife And Mother Of 12 Crossword Clue
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JOCASTA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
JOCASTA
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "JOCASTA" which means:
- noun
- • (greek mythology) queen of thebes who unknowingly married her own son oedipus
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