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End A Nonsense Penning Short Story Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
ABOLISH which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
ABOLISH
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "ABOLISH" which means:
- verb
- • Do away with
An example sentence would be:
- • "The government abolished the death penalty."
- • "The committee voted to abolish the outdated policy."
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| The Guardian Cryptic27 Jun 2019 | Down 17 | |
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