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| 2 | 68% | 8 | Cheer up, getting a drink before one's ritual departure | |
| 3 | 30% | 8 | A ritual of making a brief speech before taking a drink | |
Cheer Up Getting A Drink Before Ones Ritual Departure Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
HARAKIRI which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
HARAKIRI
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "HARA-KIRI" which means:
- noun
- • Ritual suicide by self-disembowelment on a sword; practiced by samurai in the traditional japanese society
An example sentence would be:
- • "The term hara-kiri is derived from the japanese words 'hara', meaning abdomen, and 'kiri', meaning to cut."
- • "Committing hara-kiri was seen as an honorable way for a samurai to restore honor to themselves or their clan."
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