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noun • a whip used to inflict punishment • something causing misery or death • a person who inspires fear or dread verb • punish severely; excoriate • whip • cause extensive destruction or ruin utterly | ||||||||
| 39% | 7 | Name derived from the Welsh words for 'spear' and 'valour' | ||||||
noun • (Arthurian legend) one of the knights of the Round Table | ||||||||
| 37% | 13 | Remembered for his bravery and valour | ||||||
noun • Indian general and nawab of Bengal who opposed the colonization of India by England; he captured Calcutta in 1756 and many of his prisoners suffocated in a crowded room that became known as the Black Hole of Calcutta; he was defeated at the battle of Plassey by a group of Indian nobles in alliance with Robert Clive (1733-1757) | ||||||||
Succeeded With Valour To Banish A Destructive Force Crossword Clue
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SCOURGE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SCOURGE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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