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verb • deteriorate through use or stress | ||||
| 28% | 7 | May be habit-forming if abused | ||
noun • a synthetic narcotic drug (trade name Demerol) used to treat pain | ||||
| 28% | 11 | May be abused for their euphoric effects | ||
noun • an amphetamine derivative (trade name Methedrine) used in the form of a crystalline hydrochloride; used as a stimulant to the nervous system and as an appetite suppressant | ||||
Patience When Abused May Succeed In Circling The World
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WEARTHIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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WEARTHIN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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