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noun • the beginning or early stages • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) | ||||
| 30% | 9 | Film theory that emphasizes the director as the creative force behind a film | ||
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| 30% | 7 | A Filipino film director and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts | ||
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ONSET which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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ONSET
Updated: September 8, 2025
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