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| 1 | 99% | 13 | Exact Match! | |
| 2 | 46% | 8 | Subeditor | |
| 3 | 35% | 8 | Sacking second-class subeditor upset newcomer | |
Acting Subeditor In Holding Back Article Is Defiant Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
INSUBORDINATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quiptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
INSUBORDINATE
Updated: October 15, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "INSUBORDINATE" which means:
- adjective
- • Not submissive to authority adjective satellite
- • Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority noun
- • A person who defies authority.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was fired for being insubordinate to his supervisor."
- • "The student was punished for his insubordinate behavior towards the teacher."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Quiptic30 Apr 2012 | Down 4 | |
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