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verb • choose not to do something, as out of fear of failing | ||||||||
| 66% | 6 | Avoid responsibility for policeman being dismissed | ||||||
noun • a failure to face some difficulty squarely | ||||||||
| 30% | 5 | Nickname for a British policeman | ||||||
noun • an informal term for a British policeman | ||||||||
Avoid Responsibility For Policeman Being Dismissed Crossword Clue
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COPOUT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
COPOUT
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic22 Jul 2019 | Down 21 | |
| The Guardian Cryptic22 Jul 2019 | Down 21 | |
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