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Short Story Identifying Detective In Brief Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
CONTE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CONTE
Updated: January 29, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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- • "The conte was written by a renowned author."
- • "The fairy tale contained an enchanting conte."
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