Broods About Ones Exploits Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	7		Exact Match!
2	27%	7		This bird species can produce two broods in a single breeding season.
3	27%	10		Insect known for its habit of rolling dung into ball-shaped broods

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We think the answer is "MISUSES" which means:

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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• "The book described various misuses of power by those in authority."
• "The misuses of social media can have serious consequences."

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The Guardian Cryptic12 Jun 2000	Down 17
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