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noun • a workman who uses shears to cut leather or metal or textiles • Scottish ballet dancer and actress (born in 1926) • a skilled worker who shears the wool off of sheep or other animals | ||||
| 32% | 7 | Difficulty for leaders of BBC Lineker epitomised, maybe | ||
noun • a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved • a question raised for consideration or solution • a source of difficulty | ||||
| 32% | 5 | Spanish club Gary Lineker played for (in short) | ||
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Article About Lineker Ultimately Backing Female Football Pundit
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SHEARER which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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SHEARER
Updated: September 1, 2025
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