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English Put In Optimum Form When Threatened Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
BESET which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
BESET
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "BESET" which means:
- verb
- • Annoy continually or chronically
- • Assail or attack on all sides:
- • Decorate or cover lavishly (as with gems)
An example sentence would be:
- • "The town was beset by a series of burglaries."
- • "The hikers were beset by a sudden snowstorm."
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| The Guardian Cryptic23 Sep 2008 | Down 1 | |
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