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noun • the remains of a body part that was functional at an earlier stage of life | ||||
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noun • a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language | ||||
Basic Principle
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RUDIMENT which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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RUDIMENT
Updated: October 18, 2025
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| Telegraph Quick19 Oct 2025 | Down 1 | |
| Telegraph Cross Atlantic05 Sep 2024 | Across 17 | GROUND RULE |
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