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Claiming To Make The Sound Of A Hooter Or Small Bell Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is PURPORTING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is: PURPORTING

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199%10Exact Match!
238%14Hooter found in cars
338%9Hooter on a vehicle

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "PURPORTING" which means:

    noun
  • • The intended meaning of a communication
  • • The pervading meaning or tenor
  • verb
  • • Have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming
  • • Propose or intend

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He was purporting to be an expert on the subject."
  • • "The article is purporting that the government is hiding critical information."

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The Guardian Cryptic12 Jul 2013 Down 3
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