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2 | 37% | 8 | Smothered or stifled, as a cry | |
3 | 25% | 7 | Sly, stifled laugh | |
Cry Of Pain Stifled By Eccentric Dramatist Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "COWARD" which means:
- noun
- • A person who shows fear or timidity
- • English dramatist and actor and composer noted for his witty and sophisticated comedies (1899-1973) verb
- • To intimidate. adjective
- • Cowardly.
- • (of a lion) borne in the escutcheon with his tail doubled between his legs.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He was labeled a coward for refusing to help his friend in need."
- • "The soldier showed his bravery while others accused him of being a coward."
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The Guardian Cryptic30 Oct 2012 | Across 9 | |
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