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noun • the act of preventing something by anticipating and disposing of it effectively | ||||||||
| 50% | 15 | Applause, applause, applause | ||||||
noun • enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause) | ||||||||
| 31% | 12 | Blocking or blocking off | ||||||
noun • authoritative prohibition • a court order prohibiting a party from doing a certain activity | ||||||||
Blocking Of Applause With Both Second And First Entries Crossword Clue
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OBVIATION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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OBVIATION
Updated: October 14, 2023
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