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noun • a port city in northeastern England on the River Tyne; a center for coal exports (giving rise to the expression `carry coals to Newcastle' meaning to do something unnecessary) | ||||||||
| 39% | 3 | Park the ____, to play very defensively | ||||||
noun • a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport • the topology of a network whose components are connected by a busbar • an electrical conductor that makes a common connection between several circuits • a car that is old and unreliable verb • send or move around by bus • ride in a bus • remove used dishes from the table in restaurants | ||||||||
| 39% | 9 | Play or obstruct defensively | ||||||
verb • obstruct or hinder any discussion • engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate | ||||||||
City Inexperienced Play Defensively Crossword Clue
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NEWCASTLE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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NEWCASTLE
Updated: October 14, 2023
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