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| 2 | 65% | 6 | "Better late than never" and "Better safe than sorry" | |
| 3 | 46% | 5 | "Better safe than sorry," e.g. | |
Better Safe Than Sorry And Others Crossword Clue
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MAXIMS which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
MAXIMS
Updated: October 11, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "MAXIMS" which means:
- noun
- • A saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
- • English inventor (born in the united states) who invented the maxim gun that was used in world war i (1840-1916)
An example sentence would be:
- • "She lived by the wise maxims of her elders."
- • "He often quoted the maxims of famous philosophers."
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| New York Times08 Feb 2017 | Across 19 | |
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1 | "Better late than never" and "Better safe than sorry"
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28 Mar 2024 | New York Times / 28 Mar 2024 |
2 | "Better safe than sorry," e.g.
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11 Jan 2015 | New York Times / 11 Jan 2015 |
3 | Better than better
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20 Nov 1980 | New York Times / 20 Nov 1980 |
4 | Better this than sorry
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28 Apr 1984 | New York Times / 28 Apr 1984 |
5 | Commonly used for 'sorry, not sorry' | |
6 | Feel sorry for someone more than others | |
7 | Sort who isn't safe around a safe
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06 Jul 2013 | New York Times / 06 Jul 2013 |
