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noun • formerly a British reform school for youths considered too young to send to prison | ||||||||
| 32% | 7 | Immoral person's fling with virtuous person? I'm not sure | ||||||
noun • a person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods | ||||||||
| 28% | 7 | A term used for a young, virtuous woman in Old French literature | ||||||
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What Attempted To Correct Young Virtuous Person In Book Exam Crossword Clue
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BORSTAL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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BORSTAL
Updated: October 14, 2023
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1 | A term used for a young, virtuous woman in Old French literature | |
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