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Under Pressure Noble Types Can Become Paragons Crossword Clue

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233%11Paragons of virtues
333%14Paragons

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We think the answer is "PEARLS" which means:

    noun
  • • A smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
  • • A shade of white the color of bleached bones
  • • A shape that is spherical and small
  • verb
  • • Gather pearls, from oysters in the ocean

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She wore a string of pearls around her neck."
  • • "The queen's crown was adorned with diamonds and pearls."

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The Guardian Cryptic21 May 2012 Down 7
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