One less than "octo" Crossword Clue

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One less than "octo" Crossword Answer

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LESS (adverb)
1. used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
LESS (adjective)
1. (comparative of `little’ usually used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning not as great in amount or degree
2. (nonstandard in some uses but often idiomatic with measure phrases) fewer

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More Daily Beast Crossword (3/19/2026) Answers

Across

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Down

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8. Classic candy bars

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