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| 100% | 8 | A lair, pied-à-terre, refuge, second abode, sanctuary, secret passage, smeuse or other burrow, den or hollow in which to run and hide or escape | ||
noun • A hole in an animal's den, or through a wall or fence, used for escape or emergency exit; i.e. a hole the animal may bolt through. • A second home, etc. where a person can go to escape the stresses of everyday life. | ||||
| 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a hole through which an animal may bolt when pursued into its burrow or den | ||||
| 59% | 8 | Compact pied-à-terre | ||
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A Lair Pied Terre Refuge Second Abode Sanctuary Secret Passage Smeuse Or Other Burrow Den Or Hollow In Which To Run And Hide Or Escape
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BOLTHOLE which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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BOLTHOLE
Updated: October 7, 2025
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