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| Letters | Answer | Clue | ||
| 29% | 9 | Extremely smarmy chap, not devious, as Uriah Heep, say | ||
noun • a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage | ||||
| 29% | 4 | Devious chap, guy seen on and off? | ||
adjective satellite • showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others • characterized by great caution and wariness | ||||
| 28% | 5 | Chap | ||
noun • a boy or man | ||||
Detectives Easy Task Sudanese Chap Not Devious
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OPEN-AND-SHUT CASE which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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OPEN-AND-SHUT CASE
Updated: December 23, 2025
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| Telegraph Toughie24 Dec 2025 | Down 8 | OPEN-AND-SHUT CASE |
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