Motive questioner Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, December 1, 1997 · 40-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, December 1, 1997.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · December 1, 1997 · 40-Across · 5 letters
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someone who is critical of the motives of others
noun
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