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2 | 44% | 15 | Birthplace of other notable figures like George Eliot and John Profumo | |
3 | 39% | 11 | Full of outrage over a scandalous affair | |
Word For An Event Causing Public Outrage That Was Used As The Title Of A Film Based On The Profumo Affair Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SCANDAL" which means:
- noun
- • Disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
- • A disgraceful event verb
- • To treat opprobriously; to defame; to slander.
- • To scandalize; to offend.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The politician was involved in a major scandal."
- • "The company's financial scandal led to bankruptcy."
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Telegraph Herculis21 Aug 2023 | Across 16 | |
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