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Decay Of One Beset By Worries Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is CARIES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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199%6Exact Match!
246%8Beset with worries or anxieties
335%8 Child beset by worries getting up for last performance

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We think the answer is "CARIES" which means:

    noun
  • • Soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Poor oral hygiene can lead to caries."
  • • "It is important to brush and floss regularly to prevent caries."

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The Guardian Cryptic20 Aug 2010 Across 6
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