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| 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • an elderly person | ||||
| 42% | 8 | Nun or nun-like | ||
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| 35% | 5 | Pensioner | ||
noun • a person to whom money is paid | ||||
Former Nun Is Retiring Becoming Pensioner
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OLDSTER which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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OLDSTER
Updated: May 1, 2024
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