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Abscond Prior To Church Swindle Crossword Clue

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99%6Exact Match!
noun

• the wool of a sheep or similar animal

• tanned skin of a sheep with the fleece left on; used for clothing

• a soft bulky fabric with deep pile; used chiefly for clothing

• outer coat of especially sheep and yaks

verb

• rip off; ask an unreasonable price

• shear the wool from

31%3Prior to, to Prior
adverb

• At an earlier time.

preposition

• Before; sooner than.

conjunction

• Before

noun

• The organ of hearing, consisting of the pinna, auditory canal, eardrum, malleus, incus, stapes and cochlea.

• The external part of the organ of hearing, the auricle.

• A police informant.

• The sense of hearing; the perception of sounds; skill or good taste in listening to music.

• The privilege of being kindly heard; favour; attention.

• That which resembles in shape or position the ear of an animal; a prominence or projection on an object, usually for support or attachment; a lug; a handle.

• An acroterium.

• A crossette.

• The fruiting body of a grain plant.

27%12To abscond or escape
verb

• run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along

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