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Conservative With Flair Upset Opposing Side Crossword Clue

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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%6Exact Match!
234%9Side-to-side motion with flair
332%9 Item often upset or upset, metaphorically

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We think the answer is "CONTRA" which means:

    noun
  • • A member of the guerrilla force that opposed a left-wing government in nicaragua
  • verb
  • • To undo; to reverse.
  • adverb
  • • Contrary to something
  • preposition
  • • Against; contrary or opposed to; in opposition or contrast to

An example sentence would be:

  • • "She is a member of the contra movement."
  • • "The contra has been gaining support in recent months."

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Telegraph Cryptic17 Mar 2023 Down 22
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