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noun • an oil reservoir in an internal combustion engine • a well or other hole in which water has collected • a covered cistern; waste water and sewage flow into it | ||||
| 25% | 12 | Back-row politicians | ||
noun • a member of the House of Commons who is not a party leader | ||||
| 21% | 11 | A speech sound that is articulated with the back of the tongue against the upper teeth and the lower lip against the upper teeth. | ||
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Pits Us Back Against Politicians
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SUMPS which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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Updated: September 1, 2025
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