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noun • a state of being confined (usually for a short time) • holding by the police • (with `in') guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child | ||||||||
| 23% | 8 | Saucy retort | ||||||
noun • light teasing repartee | ||||||||
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noun • an impudent or insolent rejoinder | ||||||||
Detention Sounding Saucy Crossword Clue
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CUSTODY which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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CUSTODY
Updated: October 14, 2023
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