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noun • English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593) • tough cynical detective (one of the early detective heroes in American fiction) created by Raymond Chandler | ||||
| 34% | 7 | Investigated macho guy that is meeting daughter | ||
adjective • produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation | ||||
| 32% | 6 | Famous for his on-screen tough guy persona | ||
noun • United States film actor (1899-1957) | ||||
Tough Guy Who Investigated More Lawbreaking
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MARLOWE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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MARLOWE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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