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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 5 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 37% | 10 | Things that serve as a disincentive to engage in certain activities | |
3 | 37% | 8 | An obstacle or disincentive | |
Cleaner Man Wanted To Supply Disincentive Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "DETER" which means:
- verb
- • Try to prevent; show opposition to
- • Turn away from by persuasion
An example sentence would be:
- • "I hope this will deter him from stealing again."
- • "The high price of the tickets did not deter people from attending the concert."
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The Guardian Cryptic06 Feb 2007 | Down 16 | |
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