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noun • 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865) • capital of the state of Nebraska; located in southeastern Nebraska; site of the University of Nebraska • long-wooled mutton sheep originally from Lincolnshire | ||||
| 36% | 10 | forms a large icefall known as 'Dhaulagiri Col' | ||
noun • a mountain in the Himalayas in Nepal (26,820 feet high) | ||||
| 36% | 9 | Named after Col. Killam | ||
adverb • in a very humorous manner | ||||
Call In Col North To Defend The President
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LINCOLN which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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LINCOLN
Updated: October 28, 2025
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