Try To Outline Philosophy Thats A Contrivance Crossword Clue

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Updated: October 14, 2023

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	noun • something unspecified whose name is either forgotten or not known • a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
	29%	9		With only a quick outline or outline
	adverb • in a sketchy incomplete manner
	29%	9		To outline or outline the main features of something
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The Guardian Cryptic15 Aug 2013	Down 23
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