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Cleaner To Hearten Lady Quite The Opposite Crossword Clue

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

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199%5Exact Match!
240%8To embolden or hearten
340%7To embolden or hearten

About This Clues Answer

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 Cryptic17 Jan 2020 Across 16
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To embolden or hearten
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