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noun • the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) • act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite | ||||||||
| 30% | 8 | One who's not in the habit of wearing a habit | ||||||
noun • A woman who is a layperson, one who has not taken a religious oath (such as becoming a nun). • By analogy, a woman who is not a professional in a given field | ||||||||
| 23% | 11 | An adjective for a substance or habit that becomes habit-forming and difficult to give up | ||||||
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A Habit That Will Keep One Dry Crossword Clue
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ABSTINENCE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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ABSTINENCE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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