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Demote Crossword Clue

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We've checked our database and believe the answer is RELEGATE which was last seen in the The Guardian Speedy crossword.
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97%8Exact Match!
verb

• refer to another person for decision or judgment

• assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

• expel, as if by official decree

• assign to a class or kind

96%7Exact Match!
verb

• To lower a rate or rating

• To demote a sailor to a lower rank

95%5Exact Match!
verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

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Source #Number Answer
The Guardian Speedy24 Oct 2004 Across 19
The Guardian Quick06 Oct 2003 Down 11
New York Times24 Jun 1991 Across 21
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