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noun • someone who insists on something | ||||||||
37% | 8 | Pedant | ||||||
noun • a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections | ||||||||
37% | 6 | A pedant who is characterized by a strong inclination to educate or inform others. | ||||||
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Second Comedian Pedant
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STICKLER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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STICKLER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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5 | Pedant | |
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