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| 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options | ||||
| 64% | 8 | Last name of the actress who portrayed Jane Austen in "Becoming Jane" | ||
noun • wife of William Shakespeare (1556-1623) | ||||
| 54% | 7 | Surname of character in Jane Austen's novel 'Pride and Prejudice' | ||
noun • a high shoe with laces over the tongue • Prussian general who is remembered for his leadership in the wars against Napoleon (1742-1819) | ||||
Cover Sent Back Jane Austen Novel In A Difficult Situation
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DILEMMA which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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DILEMMA
Updated: October 26, 2025
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| Telegraph Cryptic27 Oct 2025 | Across 10 | |
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