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Anticipation Of What Might Be Set For Tea Or Dinner At Christmas Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 156 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FORETASTE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FORETASTE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FORETASTE" which means:
- noun
- • An early limited awareness of something yet to occur verb
- • To taste beforehand.
- • To taste before possession; have previous experience of; enjoy by anticipation.
- • To taste before another.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He took a small bite of the cake, savoring the delicious foretaste."
- • "The trailer provided a foretaste of the upcoming movie."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic20 Dec 2010 | Down 7 | |
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