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noun • a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner • a series of jousts between knights contesting for a prize | ||||
| 24% | 6 | An explosive charge used to ignite the main charge in a firearm or explosive device | ||
noun • an introductory textbook • any igniter that is used to initiate the burning of a propellant • the first or preliminary coat of paint or size applied to a surface | ||||
| 24% | 8 | Explosive or explosive controversies | ||
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TOURNAMENT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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TOURNAMENT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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