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| Letters | Answer | Clue | ||
| 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a cock bred and trained for fighting • someone who is a very fierce fighter | ||||
| 22% | 9 | Contender | ||
noun • someone who offers opposition | ||||
| 22% | 7 | A contender or combatant | ||
noun • someone who fights (or is fighting) | ||||
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GAMECOCK which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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GAMECOCK
Updated: October 14, 2023
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