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noun • a knob used to release the catch when opening a door (often called `doorhandle' in Great Britain) | ||||
| 23% | 11 | Repetitive act of stealing without necessity | ||
noun • an irresistible impulse to steal in the absence of any economic motive | ||||
| 22% | 8 | Type of chess opening also known as the Barcza Opening | ||
noun • the northernmost islands are part of Papua New Guinea; the remainder form an independent state within the British Commonwealth | ||||
Necessity For An Opening Act
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DOORKNOB which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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DOORKNOB
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