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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 | ||||||||
| 42% | 5 | Cry in conceding defeat | ||||||
noun • the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt • a source of help and advice and encouragement | ||||||||
| 42% | 12 | Conceding defeat | ||||||
noun • a document containing the terms of surrender • a summary that enumerates the main parts of a topic • the act of surrendering (usually under agreed conditions) | ||||||||
Conceding Defeat Sailor Goes Over To Be In Paris Crossword Clue
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RETREATING which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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RETREATING
Updated: October 14, 2023
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