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Castigate Stupid Person Holding One Back Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is DENOUNCE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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verb

• speak out against

• to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful

• announce the termination of, as of treaties

• give away information about somebody

27%4 "Stupid is as stupid ___" (line from "Forrest Gump")
noun

• mature female of mammals of which the male is called `buck'

• the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977

27%9Stupid selfie taken by stupid linesman
noun

• English poet (1878-1967)

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