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noun • a central cohesive source of support and stability • fortitude and determination • the series of vertebrae forming the axis of the skeleton and protecting the spinal cord • the part of a book's cover that encloses the inner side of the book's pages and that faces outward when the book is shelved • the part of a network that connects other networks together | ||||
| 34% | 7 | Court order or edict | ||
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| 32% | 10 | Edict of a court | ||
noun • a writ issued by a court of law requiring a person to do something or to refrain from doing something | ||||
Nerve Of Philosopher Defending Court Edict Originally
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BACKBONE which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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Updated: September 1, 2025
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