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verb • move backwards from a certain position • remove oneself from an obligation | ||||||||
| 32% | 8 | Face-to-face challenge | ||||||
noun • an examination conducted by spoken communication | ||||||||
| 31% | 13 | A direct challenge or face-to-face encounter | ||||||
noun • a bold challenge • discord resulting from a clash of ideas or opinions • a hostile disagreement face-to-face • the act of hostile groups opposing each other • a focussed comparison; bringing together for a careful comparison | ||||||||
Face Up Perhaps But Not To A Challenge Crossword Clue
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BACKDOWN which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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BACKDOWN
Updated: October 14, 2023
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| The Guardian Cryptic11 Jun 2001 | Down 2 | |
| The Guardian Cryptic11 Jun 2001 | Down 2 | |
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