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noun • a valuable possession whose upkeep is excessively expensive • albinic Indian elephant; rare and sometimes venerated in east Asia | ||||||||
| 28% | 8 | Pretty useless object on the tree? | ||||||
noun • something used to beautify verb • make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc. • be an ornament to | ||||||||
| 28% | 6 | A pretty useless object | ||||||
noun • a mock scepter carried by a court jester • cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing | ||||||||
Useless But Costly Object Crossword Clue
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WHITEELEPHANT which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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WHITEELEPHANT
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times18 Jan 1985 | Across 34 | |
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