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| 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • the act of decreasing or reducing something | ||||
| 29% | 9 | Playwright associated with the witticism 'Why don't you write plays anymore?' - 'Why don't you act any more?' | ||
noun • English playwright noted for his humorous and satirical plays (1641-1716) | ||||
| 28% | 10 | Don't resign stupidly, as this will give you an edge | ||
noun • a revolving stone shaped like a disk; used to grind or sharpen or polish edge tools | ||||
Don Swept Out When Made To Resign
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STEPDOWN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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STEPDOWN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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