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noun • one of the great tragedians of ancient Greece (497-406 BC) | ||||
| 57% | 8 | Like Oedipus's curse in "Oedipus Rex" | ||
adjective satellite • characterized by often poignant difference or incongruity between what is expected and what actually is • humorously sarcastic or mocking | ||||
| 55% | 9 | Ancient Greek playwright of tragedies like 'Oedipus Rex' | ||
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Greek Dramatist Author Of Oedipus Rex
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SOPHOCLES which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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SOPHOCLES
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