Detestable As 9 May Be Crossword Clue

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

Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood

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Rank		Letters	Answer	Clue
1	99%	9		Exact Match!
2	29%	6		Detestable group that may interrupt cricket match?
3	24%	7		Detestable

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "ABHORRENT" which means:

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• Offensive to the mind

adjective

• Inconsistent with, or far removed from, something; strongly opposed
• Contrary to something; discordant.
• Abhorring; detesting; having or showing abhorrence; loathing.
• Detestable or repugnant.

An example sentence would be:

• "His abhorrent behavior towards animals is deeply disturbing."
• "The movie depicted abhorrent acts of violence."

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Clue Last Found In...

Source	#Number	Answer
The Guardian Cryptic17 May 2002	Across 12
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