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2 | 24% | 3 | a word used to refer to a person or thing in a question, when you expect the answer to be 'no' | |
3 | 24% | 6 | As one might expect | |
Expect A Hold Up Crossword Clue
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "AWAIT" which means:
- verb
- • Look forward to the probable occurrence of noun
- • A waiting for; ambush.
- • Watching, watchfulness, suspicious observation.
An example sentence would be:
- • "I await your decision on the matter."
- • "We are eagerly awaiting the results of the election."
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The Guardian Cryptic06 Jan 2014 | Across 24 | |
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