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noun • (in Latin grammar) a verbal adjective that describes obligation or necessity, equivalent in form to the future passive participle. • (less commonly, in English grammar) a verbal adjective ending in -ing , also called a "present participle". adjective • Gerundial | ||||||||
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Was Detective Ive Followed In Rapid Descent Crossword Clue
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NOSED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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NOSED
Updated: October 14, 2023
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