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Sycophants Crossword Clue

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noun

• a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage

verb

• try to gain favor by cringing or flattering

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New York Times16 Oct 2024 Down 4 YESMEN
Telegraph Quick10 Jun 2024 Down 3 YES-MEN
Telegraph Cross Atlantic09 Mar 2024 Across 51 HANGERS ON
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