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Extremely Desperate Copyists Giving Marks Out Crossword Clue
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We've checked our database and believe the answer is
DESCRIBES which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
DESCRIBES
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "DESCRIBES" which means:
- verb
- • Give a description of
- • To give an account or representation of in words
- • Make a mark or lines on a surface
- • Identify as in botany or biology, for example
An example sentence would be:
- • "She describes her job as challenging but rewarding."
- • "The book beautifully describes the sunset over the ocean."
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| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic12 Feb 2018 | Down 8 | |
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