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noun • a member of a military unit trained as shock troops for hit-and-run raids • an amphibious military unit trained for raids into enemy territory | ||||
| 25% | 4 | "__ a marine always a a marine" | ||
adverb • on one occasion • as soon as • at a previous time | ||||
| 23% | 7 | Has a royal version called Pachisi Royal | ||
noun • an ancient board game resembling backgammon; played on a cross-shaped board | ||||
Authority Over Royal Marine Perhaps
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COMMANDO which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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COMMANDO
Updated: November 13, 2025
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