The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word CATALOGUE
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More clues leading to the result CATALOGUE
- Queen, say, given a diary, it’s said, and list of names
- A tanktop and cagoule managed to make brochure
- Tiger perhaps has a record broadcast — and another record!
- List unusual clue to Aga
- List and a record used in acute novel
- Captain initially confused, neglecting ship, to hazard ignoring ship’s list
- To crack a clue got a checklist?
- Go at a clue in different way – making a list
- Got a clue easily, accepting answer in list
- Flabbergasted at cagoule in mail-order book
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Crossword Answer definitions
CATALOGUE noun- A systematic list of names, books, pictures etc.
- A complete (usually alphabetical) list of items.
- A list of all the publications in a library.
- A retailer's magazine detailing the products they sell, allowing the reader to order them for delivery.
- A book printed periodically by a college, university, or other institution that gives a definitive description of the institution, its history, courses and degrees offered, etc.
- A directory listing.
- A complete list of a recording artist's or a composer's songs.
- To put into a catalogue.
- To make a catalogue of.
- To add items (e.g. books) to an existing catalogue.