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noun • high quality porcelain originally made only in China • a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world • dishware made of high quality porcelain • a government on the island of Taiwan established in 1949 by Chiang Kai-shek after the conquest of mainland China by the Communists led by Mao Zedong | ||||
| 33% | 7 | Used by tea connoisseurs to enhance their tea-drinking pleasure | ||
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| 29% | 12 | Contrary or contrary-minded | ||
adjective • not to your liking adjective satellite • unpleasant to interact with • not agreeing with your tastes or expectations | ||||
Mates At Home Drinking Tea On The Contrary
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CHINA which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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CHINA
Updated: September 1, 2025
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