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Conceding Defeat Sailor Goes Over To Be In Paris Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
RETREATING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
RETREATING
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "RETREATING" which means:
- noun
- • (military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
- • A place of privacy; a place affording peace and quiet
- • (military) a signal to begin a withdrawal from a dangerous position
- • (military) a bugle call signaling the lowering of the flag at sunset
- • An area where you can be alone
- • Withdrawal for prayer and study and meditation
- • The act of withdrawing or going backward (especially to escape something hazardous or unpleasant) verb
- • Pull back or move away or backward
- • Move away, as for privacy
- • Move back
- • Make a retreat from an earlier commitment or activity
An example sentence would be:
- • "The retreating army left a trail of destruction in their wake."
- • "The retreating soldiers sought refuge in a nearby village."
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Mar 2015 | Down 15 | |
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