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noun • a city in central Mali near the Niger river; formerly famous for its gold trade | ||||||||
| 38% | 5 | "All ___ is metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry": G. K. Chesterton | ||||||
noun • informal language consisting of words and expressions that are not considered appropriate for formal occasions; often vituperative or vulgar • a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves) verb • use slang or vulgar language • fool or hoax • abuse with coarse language | ||||||||
| 33% | 4 | Town in Mali | ||||||
noun • the capital and largest city of Yemen; on the central plateau | ||||||||
Town In Mali Used As A Metaphor For A Distant Place Crossword Clue
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TIMBUKTU which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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TIMBUKTU
Updated: October 13, 2023
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1 | "All ___ is metaphor, and all metaphor is poetry": G. K. Chesterton
New York Times -
20 Jul 2010 | New York Times / 20 Jul 2010 |
2 | Any distant or outlandish place (in Mali?)
The Guardian Quick -
25 Oct 2011 | The Guardian Quick / 25 Oct 2011 |
3 | Mali town (a remote place?)
The Guardian Quick -
10 Jul 2013 | The Guardian Quick / 10 Jul 2013 |
4 | Sometimes used as a metaphor for a hidden or secret place | |
5 | Town in Mali | |
6 | Town in Mali, near the Niger
New York Times -
10 Apr 1981 | New York Times / 10 Apr 1981 |
7 | ___ du Sahel, town in Mali
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06 May 1990 | New York Times / 06 May 1990 |
