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noun • a weight used to hold down a stack of papers | ||||||||
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noun • a sharp-pointed awl for marking wood or metal to be cut | ||||||||
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Secretary Person With Importance That Tops The Pile Crossword Clue
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PAPERWEIGHT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PAPERWEIGHT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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