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Link Word Synonym Example of Type of Anagrammed Hidden Selection Homophone Reversed
V __ C __ N __
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vicuna
Small wild cud-chewing Andean animal similar to the guanaco but smaller; valued for its fleecy undercoat
This is the solution to the cryptic crossword clue : Six clubs supported by one Peruvian wool supplier (6). Look below for an explanation to help you as the cryptic crossword solver understand it.
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A charade made up of three parts to give vicuña, an animal valued for its wool.
[Six] in roman numerals is VI, [clubs] in a pack of cards can be abbreviated to C, and a Spanish (language spoken in Peru) word for one is UNA [one Peruvian].
The charade is joined together by [supported by].
VI + C + UNA
Independent 10800 Radian
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