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noun • mental deterioration of organic or functional origin | ||||||||
| 53% | 8 | Detain or detain | ||||||
noun • Restraint (act or result of holding back, device that restrains) • The projection or loop, on the thill of a vehicle, to which a strap of the harness is attached, to hold back a carriage when going downhill, or in backing. • The strap or part of the harness so used. | ||||||||
| 30% | 5 | Everyman is improperly described by two lines making damaging accusation | ||||||
noun • a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person • the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks verb • print slanderous statements against | ||||||||
Detain Me Improperly Making Problem For Head Crossword Clue
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DEMENTIA which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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DEMENTIA
Updated: October 14, 2023
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