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Rank | Letters | Answer | Clue | |
1 | 99% | 8 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 39% | 8 | a word created by combining the words 'scandal' and 'gate' to refer to any scandal or controversy | |
3 | 23% | 8 | To dig out of the earth | |
Dig Out Scandal Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "MUCKRAKE" which means:
- verb
- • Explore and expose misconduct and scandals concerning public figures noun
- • A rake for scraping up dung.
An example sentence would be:
- • "He used a muckrake to clear out the debris from the barn."
- • "The archaeologist used a muckrake to carefully sift through the dirt in search of artifacts."
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