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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 27% | 4 | Calm — calm by deception | |
3 | 27% | 8 | Record playing in calm, calm water | |
Calm At Opening Position Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "PLACATE" which means:
- verb
- • Cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
An example sentence would be:
- • "He tried to placate his upset girlfriend by buying her flowers."
- • "The parents tried to placate their crying baby by rocking it gently."
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The Guardian Cryptic03 Dec 2020 | Down 7 | |
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