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noun • Spanish conquistador who defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1485-1547) | ||||||||
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Spanish Destroyer As Escort At Sea Crossword Clue
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CORTES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
CORTES
Updated: October 14, 2023
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