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Devilish Control Crossword Clue

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

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199%10Exact Match!
241%4Devilish, hidden in the word "devilish"?
334%12 Indications of devilish control

About This Clues Answer

We think the answer is "POSSESSION" which means:

    noun
  • • The act of having and controlling property
  • • Anything owned or possessed
  • • Being controlled by passion or the supernatural
  • • A mania restricted to one thing or idea
  • • A territory that is controlled by a ruling state
  • • The trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
  • • (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)
  • verb
  • • To invest with property.

An example sentence would be:

  • • "He showed off his new possession, a shiny sports car."
  • • "Owning a dog is a great responsibility and a wonderful possession."

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Clue Last Found In...

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The Guardian Cryptic31 Dec 2001 Across 11
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