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noun • the person who steers a ship | ||||||||
| 34% | 6 | Surname of an Afghan governor of Balkh province | ||||||
noun • Afghan leader of forces opposed to the Taliban; won fame by successfully resisting the Soviets in the 1980s; was assassinated by men posing as journalists (1953-2001) | ||||||||
| 32% | 5 | Afghan province or its capital | ||||||
noun • a city in northwestern Afghanistan on the site of several ancient cities | ||||||||
Writing In Afghan Province Curtailed By The One In Charge Crossword Clue
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HELMSMAN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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HELMSMAN
Updated: December 10, 2024
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