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Soldier Foul Mouthed In Simile Or Trope Perhaps Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 136 possible answers.
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TROOPER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
TROOPER
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "TROOPER" which means:
- noun
- • A soldier in a motorized army unit
- • A mounted police officer
- • A state police officer
- • A soldier mounted on horseback verb
- • To work as a trooper.
- • To work steadily at an unpleasant job without complaint.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The trooper saluted the commanding officer."
- • "The state trooper pulled over the speeding car."
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| The Guardian Cryptic30 Aug 2000 | Across 25 | |
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