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adjective • not having a point especially a sharp point adjective satellite • serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being • having no points scores | ||||||||
| 32% | 7 | A type of ancient trial in which the accused person would consume a piece of bread, with the belief that divine intervention would harm the guilty party. | ||||||
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| 32% | 7 | 'Would ___' (old-fashioned way of asking 'would you please') | ||||||
interjection • Short for "I pray thee", i.e. Please. | ||||||||
Trying To Write With Such A Pencil Would Be Crossword Clue
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POINTLESS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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POINTLESS
Updated: October 14, 2023
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