Crossword Genius

Nosy magistrate? (4)

Ross

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beak

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'magistrate?' is the definition.
(informal term)

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(Other definitions for beak that I've seen before include "Bird's bill" , "Bird bill; magistrate" , "Magistrate -- schoolmaster (old slang)" , "Bill; nose" , "Mandible" .)

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