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noun • a focus of public attention • a lamp that produces a strong beam of light to illuminate a restricted area; used to focus attention of a stage performer verb • move into the foreground to make more visible or prominent • illuminate with a spotlight, as in the theater | ||||||||
| 27% | 15 | Skull shape commonly associated with snub noses | ||||||
noun • the quality of being brachycephalic | ||||||||
| 27% | 9 | Slight or snub | ||||||
noun • an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem | ||||||||
Snub Involving Head Held Up As Focus Of Attention Crossword Clue
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SPOTLIGHT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SPOTLIGHT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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