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Critically Poised Crossword Clue

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99%12ONAKNIFEEDGEExact Match!
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27%8 Stable — poised
adjective

• being in a state of proper equilibrium

27%11Poised and confident — US lass freed (anag)
adjective satellite

• showing poise and confidence in your own worth

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The Guardian Quick09 Aug 2000 Down 7 ONAKNIFEEDGE
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