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| 2 | 29% | 9 | Ballot cast by delegate(s), proportional to the number of members nominally represented | |
| 3 | 28% | 7 | Delegate work | |
A Number Work Out How To Delegate Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DEVOLVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DEVOLVE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DEVOLVE" which means:
- verb
- • Pass on or delegate to another
- • Be inherited by
- • Grow progressively worse
An example sentence would be:
- • "The responsibility gradually devolved onto the team leader."
- • "As the meeting progressed, the discussion started to devolve into a chaotic argument."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic31 Aug 2015 | Across 10 | |
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