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| 2 | 31% | 6 | Religious academic stands in line to bow and scrape | |
| 3 | 30% | 6 | To bow or scrape in a degrading manner | |
Bow And Scrape Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
KOWTOW which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
KOWTOW
Updated: February 17, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "KOWTOW" which means:
- noun
- • A former chinese custom of touching the ground with the forehead as a sign of respect or submission verb
- • Bend the knees and bow in a servile manner
- • Try to gain favor by cringing or flattering
An example sentence would be:
- • "He will never kowtow to anyone, no matter how powerful they may be."
- • "She refuses to kowtow to societal expectations and chooses to live life on her own terms."
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| The Guardian Speedy18 Feb 2024 | Across 12 | |
| The Guardian Quick19 Dec 2020 | Across 15 | |
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1 | Bow and scrape when news is broadcast between balls
The Guardian Cryptic -
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2 | Bow stroke starting at the lower part of the bow and moving toward the upper part | |
3 | Bow to bow, perhaps
New York Times -
29 Apr 1994 | New York Times / 29 Apr 1994 |
4 | Religious academic stands in line to bow and scrape
The Guardian Cryptic -
31 Jul 2015 | The Guardian Cryptic / 31 Jul 2015 |
5 | They might scrape bows
New York Times -
08 Jul 2006 | New York Times / 08 Jul 2006 |
6 | To bow or scrape in a degrading manner | |
7 | ____ out, scrape together
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27 Mar 2024 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 27 Mar 2024 |
