Bore Took It Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	36%	11		Guns with a large bore and smooth bore
3	35%	11		Some of these instruments have a conical bore while others have a cylindrical bore.

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ASSUMED" which means:

adjective satellite

• Adopted in order to deceive

verb

• To authenticate by means of belief; to surmise; to suppose to be true, especially without proof
• To take on a position, duty or form
• To adopt a feigned quality or manner; to claim without right; to arrogate
• To receive, adopt (a person)
• To adopt (an idea or cause)

adjective

• Used in a manner intended to deceive; pretended; simulated.
• Supposed or presumed.

An example sentence would be:

• "She made an assumed name for herself to protect her privacy."
• "He had an assumed air of superiority that annoyed his coworkers."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic12 May 2021	Down 7
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