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verb • lengthen or extend in duration or space • undergo (as of injuries and illnesses) • provide with nourishment • supply with necessities and support • be the physical support of; carry the weight of • admit as valid • establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts | ||||||||
| 40% | 8 | Genus of bear comprising the American black bear | ||||||
noun • American black bears; in some classifications not a separate genus from Ursus | ||||||||
| 37% | 10 | Term for a small bear species, such as the sun bear or sloth bear | ||||||
noun • a constellation outside the zodiac that rotates around the North Star, also known as the Little Bear or Little Dipper | ||||||||
American Retreats When Facing Black Bear
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SUSTAIN which was last seen in the Telegraph Cryptic crossword.
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SUSTAIN
Updated: March 11, 2025
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