Tired of holding a novice to be clever!
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The clue “Tired of holding a novice to be clever!” has appeared 2 times in our database with 1 different answers, so count the squares in your grid and check the crossings before you commit. Most recently it ran in the Evening Standard crossword on July 27, 2026, where the answer was SLICK.
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