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Acts Of Robbery Cause Delays Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 134 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HOLDUPS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HOLDUPS
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "HOLDUPS" which means:
- noun
- • Robbery at gunpoint
- • The act of delaying; inactivity resulting in something being put off until a later time
An example sentence would be:
- • "There have been multiple holdups at the bank this month."
- • "The police are investigating a series of holdups in the downtown area."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Oct 2012 | Across 24 | |
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