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noun • the failure to develop some part or organ • the act of withholding or withdrawing some book or writing from publication or circulation • forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority • (psychology) the conscious exclusion of unacceptable thoughts or desires | ||||||||
| 42% | 9 | A clampdown on illegal drug trade | ||||||
noun • severely repressive actions | ||||||||
| 42% | 12 | Clampdown on unauthorized eavesdropping | ||||||
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Clampdown Upon Press Is Absurd Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 117 possible answers.
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SUPPRESSION which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SUPPRESSION
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic19 Sep 2005 | Down 8 | |
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