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Troubled Head Of School Gripped By Alternative To Cane Crossword Clue
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BESET which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BESET
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic02 Sep 2003 | Down 23 | |
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