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noun • English poet remembered as author of the Canterbury Tales (1340-1400) | ||||
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noun • the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) | ||||
Poet Dodgy Character Losing Name Around University
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CHAUCER which was last seen in the Telegraph Toughie crossword.
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CHAUCER
Updated: September 1, 2025
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