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| 99% | 6 | POIROT | Exact Match! | |
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| 37% | 7 | Brainchild or brainwave | ||
noun • the act of devising something | ||||
| 37% | 9 | Brainchild | ||
noun • the creation of something in the mind • a creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation • the act of inventing | ||||
Dtective Who Likes Order Method And A Petit Djeuner Of Toast Cut Into Neat Little Squares And Eggs Of Identical Size He Has An Egg Shaped Head A Brilliantly Waxed Moustache And Is The Brainchild Of The Queen Of Crime
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POIROT which was last seen in the Telegraph Giant General Knowledge crossword.
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POIROT
Updated: November 10, 2025
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| Telegraph Giant General Knowledge15 Mar 2025 | Across 22 | POIROT |
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