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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ENDORSES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ENDORSES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ENDORSES" which means:
- verb
- • Be behind; approve of
- • Give support or one's approval to
- • Guarantee as meeting a certain standard
- • Sign as evidence of legal transfer noun
- • A diminutive of the pale, usually appearing in pairs on either side of a pale.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The company endorses the use of eco-friendly materials."
- • "She endorses a vegan lifestyle and promotes plant-based diets."
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| The Guardian Cryptic01 Dec 2016 | Down 5 | |
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