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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 47% | 9 | Causing a deadlock or deadlock situation | |
3 | 29% | 8 | To keep away or keep at bay | |
Deadlock Keep Away 85 3 Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "STANDOFF" which means:
- noun
- • The finish of a contest in which the score is tied and the winner is undecided
- • The act of repulsing or repelling an attack; a successful defensive stand verb
- • To stand some distance apart from something or someone.
- • To prevent any would-be attacker from coming close by adopting an offensive posture.
- • To move away from shore.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The two countries are currently in a standoff over border disputes."
- • "After hours of negotiation, the standoff between the police and the suspect finally ended peacefully."
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