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Clampdown Upon Press Is Absurd Crossword Clue

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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%12Clampdown on unauthorized eavesdropping
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The Guardian Cryptic19 Sep 2005 Down 8
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