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Armed In 5 Like A Thief Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 119 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
FURTIVE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
FURTIVE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "FURTIVE" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
- • Secret and sly or sordid adjective
- • Stealthy.
- • Exhibiting guilty or evasive secrecy.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He cast a furtive glance over his shoulder to see if anyone was watching."
- • "She made a furtive attempt to steal a cookie from the jar."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic28 Jan 2003 | Down 20 | |
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1 | "___ thief to catch a thief"
New York Times -
01 Jul 1991 | New York Times / 01 Jul 1991 |
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New York Times Mini -
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New York Times -
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The Guardian Quick -
18 Jan 2023 | The Guardian Quick / 18 Jan 2023 |
5 | Armed thief who attacks and robs with the aid of an organized group | |
6 | Like an unlucky thief
New York Times -
18 Mar 2005 | New York Times / 18 Mar 2005 |
7 | Well-armed or heavily armed |
