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We think the answer is "ABACK" which means:
- adverb
- • Having the wind against the forward side of the sails
- • By surprise noun
- • An abacus.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I was taken aback by her sudden outburst."
- • "He was caught aback when he heard the news of his father's death."
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New York Times22 Jan 2011 | Across 38 | |
New York Times14 Nov 2010 | Down 34 | |
New York Times21 Dec 2008 | Down 44 | |
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