Something Afoot In The Capital Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852) • the capital of New Zealand • (19th century) a man's high tasseled boot
	40%	8		Famous for his catchphrase: 'The game is afoot!'
	noun • someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations
	40%	9		Went afoot in a showy or flashy style
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The Guardian Cryptic08 May 2009	Across 22
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