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| 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | ||||||
verb • play boisterously | ||||||||
| 52% | 9 | Bureaucratic buck-passing | ||||||
noun • An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses. • A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle. • A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration. • A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone. | ||||||||
| 35% | 14 | Passing the buck | ||||||
noun • the imputation of blame | ||||||||
Bureaucratic Buck Passing Crossword Clue
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RUNAROUND which was last seen in the New York Times crossword.
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RUNAROUND
Updated: October 10, 2023
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| New York Times24 Oct 1979 | Across 58 | |
| New York Times24 Oct 1979 | Across 58 | |
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