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Delay Hold Back Crossword Clue

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

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RankLettersAnswerClue
199%6Exact Match!
230%9Delay — one has week at first in delay
330%6 Primarily, delay a while, delay, loiter endlessly?

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "RETARD" which means:

    noun
  • • A person of subnormal intelligence
  • verb
  • • Cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
  • • Be delayed
  • • Slow the growth or development of
  • • Lose velocity; move more slowly

An example sentence would be:

  • • "Using the term 'retard' to insult someone with intellectual disabilities is highly offensive."
  • • "My cousin has down syndrome and faces challenges associated with being a retard."

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The Guardian Quick07 Jul 2006 Across 13
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