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3 | 26% | 3 | Service return a good way out | |
A Return Of Service Which Is Some Way Off Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "AFAR" which means:
- adverb
- • (old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far
An example sentence would be:
- • "I could see the ship on the horizon afar."
- • "From afar, i could hear the sound of music."
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The Guardian Cryptic12 Sep 2011 | Across 10 | |
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