Began Turning Up Carrying Cargo Initially Of Spoils Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DETRACTS which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: DETRACTS

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	34%	13		Type of cargo ship specifically designed for carrying various types of cargo containers
3	29%	12		Valiant, began carrying out high explosive

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "DETRACTS" which means:

verb

• Take away a part from; diminish

An example sentence would be:

• "Playing on their phones detracts students from paying attention in class."
• "Her constant complaining detracts from the overall enjoyment of the trip."

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The Guardian Cryptic03 Dec 2018	Down 8
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