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verb • haunt like a ghost; pursue • be preoccupied with something | ||||
| 32% | 7 | Obsess or preoccupy | ||
verb • treat cruelly • be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly | ||||
| 32% | 6 | Preoccupy mentally | ||
verb • cause to be confused emotionally | ||||
Preoccupy Former Pupils With Feasts Occasionally
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OBSESS which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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OBSESS
Updated: December 21, 2025
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