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noun • a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed • a member of a secret order of Muslims (founded in the 12th century) who terrorized and killed Christian Crusaders | ||||
| 38% | 7 | Serial killer known as the 'BTK Killer' | ||
noun • English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784) • 36th President of the United States; was elected vice president and succeeded Kennedy when Kennedy was assassinated (1908-1973) • 17th President of the United States; was elected vice president and succeeded Lincoln when Lincoln was assassinated; was impeached but acquitted by one vote (1808-1875) | ||||
| 38% | 6 | Hired killer with a gun | ||
noun • a professional killer who uses a gun • a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) | ||||
Hired Killer
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ASSASSIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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ASSASSIN
Updated: October 15, 2023
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