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Excessive Exploitation Very Nearly Blocks River Crossword Clue
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OVERUSE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
OVERUSE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "OVERUSE" which means:
- noun
- • Exploitation to the point of diminishing returns verb
- • Make use of too often or too extensively
An example sentence would be:
- • "The overuse of antibiotics can lead to antibiotic resistance."
- • "The overuse of smartphones is a growing concern among parents."
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| The Guardian Cryptic15 Jul 2022 | Across 1 | |
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4 | Nearly, nearly suffering disorder of internal organ
The Guardian Cryptic -
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5 | Very nearly | |
6 | Very nearly, or very well-behaved?
The Guardian Everyman -
03 May 2009 | The Guardian Everyman / 03 May 2009 |
7 | Very nearly all |
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