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Synonyms & Antonyms of Gordian knot
as in crux, sticky wicket
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for Gordian knot
- crux,
- sticky wicket,
- toughie
- (also toughy)
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The first known use of Gordian knot was in 1579
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