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Boy Is Given Time To Leave Off Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DESIST which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DESIST
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DESIST" which means:
- verb
- • Choose not to consume
An example sentence would be:
- • "The police ordered the protesters to desist from blocking the road."
- • "Despite the warnings, he did not desist from making offensive comments."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic21 Sep 2004 | Down 8 | |
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