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| 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a silly empty-headed person | ||||
| 32% | 14 | Quality of being inspiring or awe-inspiring | ||
noun • splendid or imposing in size or appearance • the quality of making a strong or vivid impression on the mind | ||||
| 30% | 7 | Support inspiring individual, innovator | ||
noun • someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art • one of the first colonists or settlers in a new territory verb • open up an area or prepare a way • take the lead or initiative in; participate in the development of • open up and explore a new area | ||||
Eccentric Individual Leading Battalion Is Inspiring
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DINGBAT which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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DINGBAT
Updated: September 1, 2025
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| Telegraph Cryptic23 May 2025 | Across 18 | |
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