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noun • English writer of detective fiction (1893-1957) | ||||
| 48% | 8 | Speaks by street, speaks with hesitation | ||
noun • a speech disorder involving hesitations and involuntary repetitions of certain sounds verb • speak haltingly | ||||
| 32% | 10 | Hesitation or hesitation to assert oneself | ||
noun • lack of self-confidence | ||||
Detective Writer Speaks Without Hesitation
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SAYERS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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SAYERS
Updated: February 25, 2025
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