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Behind Time Second Mate Dashed Around Crossword Clue
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BELATED which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BELATED
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BELATED" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • After the expected or usual time; delayed verb
- • To retard; cause something to be late; delay; benight. adjective
- • Later in relation to the proper time something should have happened.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I apologize for my belated response to your email."
- • "She sent me a belated birthday card."
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| The Guardian Cryptic03 Feb 2014 | Down 19 | |
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