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adjective • sparing in consumption of especially food and drink adjective satellite • marked by temperance in indulgence | ||||
| 37% | 7 | Sneer at drunk getting sober | ||
noun • something of value given by one person to another to bind a contract adjective satellite • characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions • sincerely earnest • not distracted by anything unrelated to the goal | ||||
| 29% | 7 | Getting drunk excessively | ||
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Drunk Omits Abuse Getting Sober
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ABSTEMIOUS which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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ABSTEMIOUS
Updated: September 1, 2025
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