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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 35% | 6 | Can be categorized as first-class, second-class, or third-class | |
3 | 32% | 6 | A pivot consisting of a pad on a post that fits into a mortise hole in the second post | |
Deficiency In Second Class Post Amounts To A Crime Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BLACKMAIL" which means:
- noun
- • Extortion of money by threats to divulge discrediting information verb
- • Exert pressure on someone through threats
- • Obtain through threats
An example sentence would be:
- • "He refused to give in to their blackmail."
- • "She was a victim of a vicious blackmail scheme."
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The Guardian Quiptic02 Mar 2009 | Across 10 | |
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1 | A pivot consisting of a pad on a post that fits into a mortise hole in the second post | |
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