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noun • half woman and half fish; lives in the sea | ||||
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noun • pain in a muscle or group of muscles | ||||
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noun • musketeers and their muskets collectively • the technique of using small arms (especially in battle) | ||||
Fantastic Female Compiler Married Held In Police Operation
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MERMAID which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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MERMAID
Updated: September 30, 2025
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