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Face Sanction Crossword Clue
There is 1 exact and 131 possible answers.
We've checked our database and believe the answer is
COUNTENANCE which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
COUNTENANCE
Updated: October 14, 2023 by Nicoli Westwood
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About This Clues Answer
We think the answer is "COUNTENANCE" which means:
- noun
- • The appearance conveyed by a person's face
- • Formal and explicit approval
- • The human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is british) verb
- • Consent to, give permission; permit
An example sentence would be:
- • "Her countenance showed sadness and despair."
- • "I could not read the countenance of the poker player sitting across from me."
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Clue Last Found In...
| Source | #Number | Answer |
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| The Guardian Cryptic25 May 2006 | Across 18 | |
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