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Counterproductive Character Loses Head On Difficult Ascent Crossword Clue

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37%7 Defeat is counterproductive
verb

• beat severely with a whip or rod

• come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

• censure severely or angrily

32%6 Poor ascent is difficult
adjective satellite

• not having enough money to pay for necessities

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The Guardian Cryptic18 Aug 2009 Down 7 EIGER
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