Sycophant Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Thursday, March 25, 2021 · 49-Across
Appeared in 14 New York Times Crosswords between March 1996 and October 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · March 25, 2021 · 49-Across · 5 letters
TOADY0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
noun
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Known letters
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Other answers seen for this clue
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- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, June 23, 2017.LAPDOG6 lettersanswer page
- Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, August 19, 2001.TOADIER7 lettersanswer page
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- 49-Down Bit of ink
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