Cryptic crossword clue
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The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word DARWINIAN

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What does DARWINIAN mean?

DARWINIAN noun
  1. An adherent of Darwin's theory of the origin of species.
  2. A native or resident of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
DARWINIAN adjective
  1. Relating to the theory of evolution, as advanced by Charles Darwin.
  2. Competitive.
  3. Of or pertaining to Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia

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