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Summary Of The Former Ussr Crossword Clue
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PRECIS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
PRECIS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "PRECIS" which means:
- noun
- • A sketchy summary of the main points of an argument or theory verb
- • Make a summary (of)
An example sentence would be:
- • "She wrote a precis of the novel for her book club presentation."
- • "The professor asked the students to write a precis of the research article."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic14 Jun 2010 | Down 5 | |
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