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| 99% | 12 | Exact Match! | ||
verb • pass through (a barrier) • penetrate • break out | ||||
| 30% | 12 | Significant advance | ||
noun • a productive insight • making an important discovery • a penetration of a barrier such as an enemy's defense | ||||
| 28% | 11 | Sudden significant advance - breakthrough | ||
noun • a sudden large increase or advance | ||||
Significant Advance
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BREAKTHROUGH which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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BREAKTHROUGH
Updated: October 13, 2023
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