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Above All Too Economical With The Truth Crossword Clue
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OVERLYING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OVERLYING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "OVERLYING" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Placed on or over something else adjective
- • Lying over or upon something else
An example sentence would be:
- • "The overlying layer of rock provides protection for the layers beneath it."
- • "The overlying clouds obscured the view of the mountains."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Apr 2002 | Down 6 | |
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