"cluemanship" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: clue + -manship Etymology templates: {{affix|en|clue|-manship}} clue + -manship Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cluemanship (uncountable)
  1. (crosswording) The art of writing cryptic crossword clues. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Crosswording
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