Ungentle giants Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, August 21, 2009 · 39-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, August 21, 2009.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · August 21, 2009 · 39-Across · 5 letters
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(folklore) a giant who likes to eat human beings
noun
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