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noun • a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post) | ||||
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noun • any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse • someone who works (or provides workers) during a strike • a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible • one who reveals confidential information to the police or other authority • a pad (usually made of hair) worn as part of a woman's coiffure verb • desert one's party or group of friends, for example, for one's personal advantage • employ scabs or strike breakers in • take the place of work of someone on strike • give (hair) the appearance of being fuller by using a rat • catch rats, especially with dogs • give away information about somebody | ||||
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noun • a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc. • a person who abandons their duty (as on a military post) | ||||
Turncoat
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DEFECTOR which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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DEFECTOR
Updated: November 2, 2025
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