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1 | 99% | 3 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 23% | 3 | A slang term for someone who is exceptional or exceptional-looking | |
3 | 23% | 9 | Reward given for exceptional service or exceptional quality | |
Exceptional Start Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BUT" which means:
- adverb
- • And nothing more noun
- • An instance or example of using the word "but".
- • The outer room of a small two-room cottage.
- • A limit; a boundary.
- • The end; especially the larger or thicker end, or the blunt, in distinction from the sharp, end; the butt. verb
- • Use the word "but". preposition
- • Apart from, except (for), excluding.
- • (obsolete outside scotland) outside of. conjunction
- • On the contrary, rather (as a regular adversative conjunction, introducing a word or clause in contrast or contradiction with the preceding negative clause or sentence).
- • However, although, nevertheless, on the other hand (introducing a clause contrary to prior belief or in contrast with the preceding clause or sentence).
- • Except that (introducing a subordinate clause which qualifies a negative statement); also, with omission of the subject of the subordinate clause, acting as a negative relative, "except one that", "except such that".
- • Without its also being the case that; unless that (introducing a necessary concomitant).
- • Except with; unless with; without.
- • Only; solely; merely.
- • Until.
- • (following a negated expression of improbability) that.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I wanted to go to the party, but i had to finish my homework."
- • "She is talented, but she needs more practice."
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1 | A description of exceptional interest
The Guardian Cryptic -
26 Sep 2008 | The Guardian Cryptic / 26 Sep 2008 |
2 | A slang term for someone who is exceptional or exceptional-looking | |
3 | Exceptional occasion
New York Times -
30 Jul 1997 | New York Times / 30 Jul 1997 |
4 | Exceptional person — extremely unlikely
The Guardian Quick -
22 Aug 2022 | The Guardian Quick / 22 Aug 2022 |
5 | Exceptional whistle-blower is great on turf
The Guardian Quiptic -
18 Oct 2021 | The Guardian Quiptic / 18 Oct 2021 |
6 | From the Greek for “contest” or “prize”, a sportsperson such as a competitor in track and field; or, any person of exceptional fitness
Telegraph Giant General Knowledge -
06 May 2023 | Telegraph Giant General Knowledge / 06 May 2023 |
7 | Recognizes exceptional service or exceptional contributions |