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verb • cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of | ||||||||
| 27% | 4 | Calm — calm by deception | ||||||
noun • a pause during which things are calm or activities are diminished • a period of calm weather verb • calm by deception • become quiet or less intensive • make calm or still | ||||||||
| 27% | 8 | Record playing in calm, calm water | ||||||
noun • a pond formed by damming a stream to provide a head of water to turn a mill wheel | ||||||||
Calm At Opening Position Crossword Clue
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PLACATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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PLACATE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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