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noun • a traditional story accepted as history; serves to explain the world view of a people | ||||||||
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noun • a tale circulated by word of mouth among the common folk | ||||||||
| 34% | 6 | The Stepford wives in "The Stepford Wives," it seems | ||||||
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This Writers Article Abridged An Old Wives Tale Crossword Clue
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MYTH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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MYTH
Updated: October 14, 2023
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