Cut Off With Wrongly Set Compass Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	8		Exact Match!
2	27%	6		Cut short or cut off abruptly
3	27%	7		To cut down; to cut off or out; to eradicate.

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ESTRANGE" which means:

verb

• Remove from customary environment or associations
• Arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness

An example sentence would be:

• "The constant arguing estranged the couple and led to their divorce."
• "His decision to drop out of school estranged him from his family."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic23 Oct 2006	Down 18
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