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Be In The Offing Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is THREATEN which was last seen in the Telegraph Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: THREATEN

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199%8Exact Match!
298%6Exact Match!
337%7Offing

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "THREATEN" which means:

    verb
  • • Pose a threat to; present a danger to
  • • To utter intentions of injury or punishment against
  • • To be a menacing indication of something

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He threatened to sue me if i didn't comply."
  • • "The storm threatens to destroy the entire town."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source #Number Answer
Telegraph Quick23 Jun 2024 Down 12
New York Times26 Apr 2015 Across 120
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