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noun • a story that appears mysteriously and spreads spontaneously in various forms and is usually false; contains elements of humor or horror and is popularly believed to be true | ||||||||
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| 31% | 9 | Had a fear of police and once said, 'Some of my critics have accused me of liking only suspenseful stories... This is completely untrue. I like the ordinary, everyday, ordinary suspense story' | ||||||
noun • English film director noted for his skill in creating suspense (1899-1980) | ||||||||
Widely Spread Story Thats Usually Untrue Crossword Clue
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URBANLEGEND which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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URBANLEGEND
Updated: October 13, 2023
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