Corrupt eastern firm (7)

1 solution7 lettersCrypticLast seen 17 AUG 2025

THE ANSWER

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EARNEST is the 7-letter answer to “Corrupt eastern firm (7)”, last seen in The Sun Cryptic Crossword on 17 August 2025.

Where this clue appeared

The Sun Cryptic Crossword17 AUG 2025

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