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An Axe To Grind Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is GRIEVANCE which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: GRIEVANCE

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199%9Exact Match!
239%9 Having an axe to grind
336%13 With no axe to grind

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We think the answer is "GRIEVANCE" which means:

    noun
  • • A resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
  • • An allegation that something imposes an illegal obligation or denies some legal right or causes injustice
  • • A complaint about a (real or imaginary) wrong that causes resentment and is grounds for action

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He filed a grievance against his employer for unfair treatment."
  • • "Her grievance with the restaurant was due to the poor service she received."

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