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Avoiding The Risk That Crossword Clue
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LEST which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
LEST
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "LEST" which means:
- conjunction
- • For fear that; that not; in order to prevent something from happening; in case.
- • (after certain expressions denoting fear or apprehension) that (without the negative particle; introduces the reason for an emotion.)
An example sentence would be:
- • "He studied hard lest he fail the exam."
- • "She left early lest she miss the train."
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| New York Times07 Jun 2002 | Across 25 | |
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