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3 | 30% | 5 | Football side, not cricket side, to turn inside out | |
Cricket Side All Padded Up For The Opening Attack Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "ONSET" which means:
- noun
- • The beginning or early stages
- • (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons) verb
- • To assault; to set upon.
- • To set about; to begin.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The onset of winter usually brings heavy snowfall."
- • "The sudden onset of rain caught us off guard."
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The Guardian Cryptic31 May 2007 | Down 3 | |
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