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noun • United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865) • an industrial and university city in central Massachusetts to the west of Boston • a cathedral city in west central England on the River Severn | ||||||||
| 34% | 9 | Invent or contrive (something) in a dishonest or fraudulent way | ||||||
verb • put together out of artificial or natural components or parts • concoct something artificial or untrue | ||||||||
| 34% | 9 | Plot or contrive cunningly | ||||||
verb • arrange by systematic planning and united effort • engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together | ||||||||
We Rectors Contrive To Get A Bishopric
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WORCESTER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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WORCESTER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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