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1 | 99% | 7 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 40% | 8 | Famous for his catchphrase: 'The game is afoot!' | |
3 | 40% | 9 | Went afoot in a showy or flashy style | |
Caught In Something Afoot Its Disgraceful Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SCANDAL" which means:
- noun
- • Disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
- • A disgraceful event verb
- • To treat opprobriously; to defame; to slander.
- • To scandalize; to offend.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The politician was involved in a major scandal."
- • "The company's financial scandal led to bankruptcy."
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