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Dictator's arrest of Russian playwright Crossword Clue

Last seen in: The Telegraph Cryptic · 2026-10-23

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(noun)

  1. Russian dramatist whose plays are concerned with the difficulty of communication between people (1860-1904)

(noun)

  1. the Slavic language that is the official language of Russia
  2. a native or inhabitant of Russia

(adjective)

  1. of or pertaining to or characteristic of Russia or its people or culture or language

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    Dictator's arrest of Russian playwright (7)

    The Telegraph Cryptic · Oct 23, 2026

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