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noun • any long and arduous undertaking • a battle in 490 BC in which the Athenians and their allies defeated the Persians • a footrace of 26 miles 385 yards | ||||
| 22% | 9 | Running backs who excel at running through small gaps in the defensive line | ||
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| 22% | 6 | A verb that is used as a noun, such as 'running' in 'I love running' | ||
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Long Running Battle
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MARATHON which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MARATHON
Updated: December 17, 2024
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