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noun • (Greek mythology) a maiden who was first a sculpture created by Pygmalion and was brought to life by Aphrodite in answer to Pygmalion's prayers | ||||
| 31% | 9 | Scoffed and derided | ||
noun • a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel verb • lodge in barracks • spur on or encourage especially by cheers and shouts • laugh at with contempt and derision | ||||
| 31% | 7 | Scoffed at | ||
verb • treat or speak of with contempt | ||||
Girl Scoffed A Greek Maid
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GALATEA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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GALATEA
Updated: October 14, 2023
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