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noun • the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation • the back part of the human foot • someone who is morally reprehensible • one of the crusty ends of a loaf of bread • the lower end of a ship's mast • (golf) the part of the clubhead where it joins the shaft verb • tilt to one side • follow at the heels of a person • perform with the heels • strike with the heel of the club • put a new heel on | ||||
| 40% | 8 | Famous for his catchphrase: 'The game is afoot!' | ||
noun • someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations | ||||
| 40% | 9 | Went afoot in a showy or flashy style | ||
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Scoundrel Afoot
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HEEL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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HEEL
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