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| 99% | 6 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit | ||||
| 28% | 10 | In a huff | ||
adjective • not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure | ||||
| 28% | 11 | In a huff | ||
adverb • in an indignant manner | ||||
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PEDANT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PEDANT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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