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noun • a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits • English inventor (born in the United States) who invented the Maxim gun that was used in World War I (1840-1916) | ||||||||
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The Proverbial Shooter Crossword Clue
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MAXIM which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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MAXIM
Updated: October 14, 2023
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