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verb • deprive of freedom; take into confinement • stop or halt • cause to be slowed down or delayed | ||||||||
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noun • rails; crakes; gallinules; coots | ||||||||
| 30% | 9 | Delay — one has week at first in delay | ||||||
verb • obstruct or hinder any discussion • engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate | ||||||||
Abandon Rail Transport Losing Heart With Delay Crossword Clue
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DETAIN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DETAIN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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We think the answer is "" which means:
- verb
- • Deprive of freedom; take into confinement
- • Stop or halt
- • Cause to be slowed down or delayed
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