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| 99% | 11 | Exact Match! | ||
noun • a former English court that became notorious for its arbitrary methods and severe punishments | ||||
| 43% | 8 | A horizontal timber, strut or stiffener across a framework | ||
noun • a member of a squad on a team • a worker who strings • brace consisting of a longitudinal member to strengthen a fuselage or hull • a long horizontal timber to connect uprights | ||||
| 43% | 8 | Once used as a fabric stiffener | ||
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Stiffener And Preservative In Court
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STARCHAMBER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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STARCHAMBER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic20 Oct 2006 | Across 18 | |
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