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noun • improper or excessive use verb • apply to a wrong thing or person; apply badly or incorrectly • change the inherent purpose or function of something | ||||||||
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noun • seventeen-year locust | ||||||||
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Brood About Ones Ill Treatment Crossword Clue
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MISUSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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MISUSE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic11 Jan 2016 | Down 2 | |
| The Guardian Cryptic01 Jul 2002 | Down 3 | |
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Similar Clues
| Clue | Source | |
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1 | Brood X, Brood XI, and Brood XIII are examples of these | |
2 | Ill-treatment
New York Times -
31 Mar 1993 | New York Times / 31 Mar 1993 |
3 | Ill-treatment on e.g. religious grounds
The Guardian Quick -
06 Aug 2001 | The Guardian Quick / 06 Aug 2001 |
4 | Ones tending to brood?
New York Times -
19 Jan 2022 | New York Times / 19 Jan 2022 |
5 | Ones who brood
New York Times -
08 Aug 1994 | New York Times / 08 Aug 1994 |
6 | The largest known brood of these insects is Brood X | |
7 | They may display welcome for those suffering ill-treatment
The Guardian Quiptic -
02 Oct 2017 | The Guardian Quiptic / 02 Oct 2017 |
