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| Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
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| 3 | 25% | 9 | Greeted | |
Defenders Greeted Sloping Off From The Front Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BACKSWEPT which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BACKSWEPT
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BACKSWEPT" which means:
- adjective satellite
- • Used of hair adjective
- • Swept back.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The bird had a backswept crest on its head."
- • "The race car featured a backswept design for better aerodynamics."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic09 Apr 2020 | Down 3 | |
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