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Abuse Received By Retiring Scientist Parson Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
VERBAL which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
VERBAL
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "VERBAL" which means:
- adjective
- • Of or relating to or formed from words in general
- • Of or relating to or formed from a verb
- • Relating to or having facility in the use of words
- • Tediously prolonged or tending to speak or write at great length adjective satellite
- • Communicated in the form of words
- • Expressed in spoken words noun
- • (grammar) a verb form which does not function as a predicate, or a word derived from a verb. in english, infinitives, participles and gerunds are verbals.
- • A confession given to police. verb
- • To induce into fabricating a confession.
An example sentence would be:
- • "She made a verbal agreement with the landlord to extend the lease."
- • "The teacher used verbal cues to indicate when the students should start answering the questions."
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Clue Last Found In...
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| The Guardian Cryptic11 Jan 2006 | Down 19 | |
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