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| 99% | 12 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • the modern revival of the ancient games held once every 4 years in a selected country • the ancient Panhellenic celebration at Olympia in honor of Zeus; held every 4 years beginning in 776 BC | ||||
| 33% | 5 | Makes a hit in Oxbridge sporting contests | ||
noun • a lump on the body caused by a blow • something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings • an impact (as from a collision) verb • knock against with force or violence • come upon, as if by accident; meet with • dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward • assign to a lower position; reduce in rank • remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied • to enjoy some music greatly • to play music at loud volume | ||||
| 32% | 8 | Sporting event with horse-riding contests | ||
noun • a meet at which riders and horses display a range of skills and aptitudes | ||||
Periodic Sporting Contests
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OLYMPICGAMES which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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OLYMPICGAMES
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